Description
Homemade cranberry sauce is a festive staple that adds a zesty, sweet-tart flavor to your holiday meals. This vibrant sauce is simple to make and elevates everything from turkey to breakfast toast. With just a few fresh ingredients, you can impress your guests and create a delicious accompaniment that perfectly balances out savory dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 cinnamon stick
Instructions
- Rinse cranberries under cold water and discard any damaged ones.
- In a medium saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, and water over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
- Once boiling, add orange zest and the cinnamon stick. Simmer for about 10 minutes until cranberries pop.
- Remove from heat and let cool for an hour; it will thicken as it cools.
- Discard the cinnamon stick, stir gently, and taste-test for sweetness.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30g)
- Calories: 56
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Customize your sauce by adding chopped apples or a dash of ginger for extra flavor. Fresh cranberries yield the best results; if using frozen, adjust cooking time as needed. Letting the sauce chill overnight enhances its flavor.