Cranberry Orange Spread

Brighten up your table with this luscious Cranberry Orange Spread, a vibrant and tangy blend of fresh cranberries, zesty orange juice, and a hint of warming cinnamon. With just a handful of pantry staples and 25 minutes from start to finish, this recipe is a holiday favorite that delivers big on flavor. The cranberries simmer to perfection with sweet citrus and aromatic spices, creating a beautifully balanced spread that's both sweet and tangy. Perfectly smooth or delightfully chunky, this versatile spread is ideal for slathering on bread, pairing with crackers, or serving as a bold complement to roasted meats. Refrigerate and let the flavors meld for a truly irresistible topping that tastes like sunshine and spice.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh cranberries
• 1 cup orange juice
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• 0.75 cup granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup water
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.125 teaspoon salt

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the fresh cranberries under cold water and set aside.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, combine the orange juice, orange zest, granulated sugar, water, ground cinnamon, and salt. Stir well to combine.

Step 3

Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring frequently to dissolve the sugar.

Step 4

Once the liquid begins to boil, add the cranberries. Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the mixture simmer for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst and the mixture thickens slightly.

Step 5

Remove the saucepan from heat and transfer the mixture to a heatproof bowl. Allow it to cool to room temperature.

Step 6

Once cooled, blend the mixture using an immersion blender or food processor until smooth. If a chunkier texture is desired, skip this step.

Step 7

Transfer the finished Cranberry Orange Spread to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 8

Serve chilled or at room temperature with your choice of bread, crackers, or as a side to roasted meats.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(934.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	883.6

Total Fat 1.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 306.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 226.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.0g	0%
Total Sugars 187.8g
Protein 3.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 78.0mg	0%
Iron 1.4mg	0%
Potassium 809.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1.5%

Protein: 1.7%

Carbs: 96.8%