Description
Add a burst of flavor to your holiday meals with this easy homemade cranberry sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, this vibrant condiment balances sweet and tart notes beautifully, making it a perfect companion for turkey, ham, or even desserts like cheesecake. With hints of warm cinnamon and zesty orange, this sauce will elevate any festive gathering and delight your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 cinnamon stick
- Zest of 1 orange
Instructions
- Rinse fresh cranberries under cool water, removing any stems or debris.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine cranberries, sugar, and water. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
- Add the cinnamon stick and orange zest. Simmer for 10-15 minutes until most cranberries burst and the sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat and let cool; the sauce will continue to thicken as it cools.
- Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Sauce
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg