Cranberry Sauce
Cranberry sauce is a holiday staple that adds a delightful sweet-tart flavor to any meal. This easy, homemade recipe combines fresh cranberries with sugar, orange zest, and spices to create a vibrant sauce that complements turkey, biscuits, and more. Perfect for make-ahead convenience, this cranberry sauce will impress your family and friends while enhancing your festive gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 12 oz fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Rinse fresh cranberries under cold water, discarding any bad berries.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine cranberries, sugar, water, orange zest, and cinnamon.
- Bring the mixture to a boil while stirring occasionally. Once boiling, reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes until the cranberries burst and thicken into a sauce.
- Remove from heat and let cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating additional spices like nutmeg or extra citrus zest. This sauce can be prepared up to two weeks in advance; store it in an airtight container in the fridge.