Mandarin Orange Cranberry Sauce Recipe

Name: Mandarin Orange Cranberry Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons organic butter or coconut oil ((coconut oil to keep it vegan-friendly)); 12 ounces organic fresh or frozen cranberries ((340 grams)); 1 cup fresh clementine or mandarin orange juice ((the juice of about 6 to 8 mandarins or clementines; fresh orange juice also works)); 1/4 cup coconut sugar (35 grams) (or up to ½ cup if you prefer it sweeter (brown sugar or maple syrup also work)); 2 tablespoons brandy, optional (up to ¼ cup based on preference (cognac, port, or Cointreau also work)); 1 or two extra peeled mandarins for garnish

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:20min

This mandarin orange cranberry sauce simmers fresh or frozen cranberries in butter, then cooks them down with fresh mandarin orange juice and coconut sugar until thick and jam-like. Brandy and extra mandarin slices are optional. Serve it with holiday meals or spread it on toast, pancakes, and desserts.

Updated at: Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:38:48 GMT