| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 15 min |
| Prep: | 5 min |
| Cook: | 10 min |
| Yield: | 6 to 8 servings |
Ingredients
- 8 ounces frozen or fresh whole cranberries
- 1/2 navel orange, zested
- 1 whole navel orange, juiced
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring frequently, until cranberries begin to break down and water evaporates, about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to cool before serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 8 servings |
| Calories | 75 |
| Total Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 19 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 16 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 2 mg |
Reviews
Have used this recipe for years! Best cranberry sauce ever!
Same here – ever since I got married in 2002. Best ever, love the fennel.
I have used this cranberry sauce recipe ever since the episode first aired. It has became a staple for my Thanksgiving dinner every year!
So delicious.. the orange & cinnamon are such a great touch! It’s a regular on our family thanksgiving table now :
Never liked cranberry sauce until I tried this one…love it now!
Excellent recipe. this is the only cranberry dish my kids will eat
easy and tasty
It’s good, very strong tasts. I think we will cut back on the zest, fennel seed and water next time.
I have always been a fan of cranberries all my life. This recipe by far made my whole family fall in love with cranberry sauce. They have begged me to make it for the past 2 years for Thanksgiving. Yes, the fennel seeds gives it a nice twist but I only use half the amount he has on the recipe. The Oranges make the sauce ROCK!!! Try it at least once…..you won’t regret it.
I made this with fresh cranberries and used the exact measurements for the fennel but found it just didn’t sit well. It was the only dish on our table that got a ‘meh’ rating when I made it last year. Perhaps lightening up on the fennel might have helped but I don’t think I’ll be trying it again this year.