Homemade orange cranberry sauce starts with fresh cranberries and ends with a yummy sweet-tart sauce. It is great warm or cold and can be made ahead of time for a festive side dish.
Cook over medium-low heat for 15-20 minutes, stirring frequently. The berries will pop as they cook. The sauce is done once it has thickened to applesauce consistency.
For a smoother sauce, mash any remaining berries with a potato masher. Or for an even smoother sauce, use an immersion blender.
You can eat it warm, but traditionally it is chilled for a couple of hours to set up before enjoying.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks or freeze it for up to three months.