HOMEMADE SMALL BATCH CRANBERRY SAUCE

Whether you’re making Thanksgiving for two or don’t want leftovers, this small batch Homemade Cranberry Sauce recipe made with fresh orange juice and zest will brighten your dinner table.

Thanksgiving is quickly approaching! Do you serve your stuffed Cornish hen or turkey breast with a side of fresh cranberry sauce?
I do not mean the jelly in the shape of a can that people are afraid to touch.

I’m talking about this recipe for Homemade Cranberry Sauce with fresh cranberries and fresh orange juice cooked down into a small batch sauce for a nice pop of flavor.

Actually I’m not sure why it’s called a sauce as it reminds me more of a jam.

Names aside, this easy cranberry sauce adds a nice touch of sweetness to a savory meal.

The acidity cuts through all the fat from the crispy turkey skin, rich turkey gravy from drippings, cheesy stove top scalloped potatoes, and green bean casserole without mushroom soup.

What’s special about my small batch cranberry sauce is it only makes 2-4 servings.

That’s ideal if you’re making Thanksgiving dinner for two or Christmas dinner for two.

Or maybe only a few people enjoy fresh cranberry sauce. Or if you’re the only one who eats it, consider it single serving cranberry sauce.

My recipe for cranberry sauce is also incredibly easy to make. Boil everything in a saucepan until thick, which is about 10-15 minutes. That’s it. Done.