Not from a can
This cranberry sauce is bursting with texture and flavor. Cranberry sauce is easy to get inventive with and we’ve included some of our favorite cranberry inventions below.
Orange-Pecan Cranberry Sauce
- 12 ounces cranberries
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 orange
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1/2 tsp orange flower water
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
Zest the whole orange then chop flesh into dime-sized pieces, taking care to remove the pith. In a three-quart stockpan combine everything but the pecans. Set over medium heat. Bring to a boil. Lower heat and let simmer until thick, about 15-20 minutes. Stir in pecans and remove from heat. Can be made several days ahead and refrigerated.
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I didn’t even know we had orange flower water here in the States…. Where did you buy it?
I’m going to a guest this Thanksgiving – and I think I’ll bring the cranberry sauce with the orange juice & pecans. I’ve never seen a cranberry relish recipe quite like it. I’m excited to try it!!
Sorry for the delay. We bought it from Penzy’s a place. They have an online store too. Some Middle Eastern markets should have it too.
Thanks – when I lived in Malta it was easy to find… ‘not so much’ in New England !
Penzy’s didn’t have it online but I do have a Middle Eastern market close by. Thanks so much for helping me out. I’m certain the orange flower water will give the cranberry sauce a lovely flavor!
Very interesting twist the addition of pecans…. never thought of it, and it seems a natural move, a little crunch, a little texture
yummy
have you ever had pineapple cranberry with crushed walnuts? its delish
You got me with the title alone. I love orange, pecan & cranberry flavours. That is sure to appear at my table this year. Since I have a dairy allergy, it might become the base layer for sandwiches too! 😀
I might also have a go at lindalitebeing’s pineapple cranberry with crushed walnuts, version.
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It is my favorite thing to make 🙂
You’re my cranberry hero! They look terrific.
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I love the flavour combo of orange and cranberry. I’ll have to bookmark this for Christmas.
I like the idea of using pecans – a great twist.
Yum, love all of these but especially the orange, pecan and cranberry!
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