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Close-up of cranberries and orange slices steeping in liquid inside a stainless steel saucepan

About this photo

Rich deep red cranberries float alongside bright orange citrus slices in a metal pan, capturing the preparation of festive holiday cranberry sauce. This warm, inviting shot works well for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and fall recipe content.

Prompt: “cranberries bursting in a simmering saucepan with orange peel and cinnamon, close-up” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.0/10): Sharp, well-lit close-up matching the brief, with only very minor softness at the pan edges and no noticeable artefacts.

Also searched as: cranberry sauce preparation · holiday cooking · cranberry orange recipe · stovetop saucepan · thanksgiving food

Direct file: 1152×1440 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this simmering cranberry and orange sauce photo for free, commercially?
Yes. This photo is licensed CC BY 4.0, so you can use it in commercial and personal projects — websites, ads, social media, videos and client work — at no cost. The one condition is the credit: “Simmering Cranberry And Orange Sauce” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/simmering-cranberry-and-orange-sauce-d461bc2e) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?
The original is 1152×1440 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its portrait shape suits phone wallpapers, Pinterest pins, Instagram and TikTok posts and magazine-style layouts.
Is this photo AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “cranberries bursting in a simmering saucepan with orange peel and cinnamon, close-up” and passed an AI review for quality and safety before listing. The downloaded file carries the IPTC “AI-generated” marker and its licence details.
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