Description
Homemade Cranberry Sauce is a delightful blend of sweet and tangy flavors that brings festive cheer to any meal. This easy-to-make sauce features fresh cranberries, a hint of orange zest, and a touch of cinnamon, creating the perfect complement to turkey dinners or everyday dishes. With its vibrant color and smooth texture, this recipe is sure to impress your family and friends during the holidays. Serve it warm or chilled, and watch as everyone comes back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz Fresh Cranberries
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 cup Water
- ½ cup Fresh Orange Juice
- Zest of 1 Orange
- 1 Cinnamon Stick
Instructions
- Rinse cranberries under cool water and remove any bad berries.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine water and sugar; stir until dissolved.
- Add cranberries, orange juice, orange zest, and the cinnamon stick; mix well.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and let simmer for 10-15 minutes until cranberries burst and sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup (60g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg