Description
A quick and easy recipe for homemade cranberry sauce that’s perfect for the holidays. This tangy and sweet sauce pairs beautifully with turkey or as a topping for desserts.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Cranberry Sauce:
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Cranberries: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the cranberries, sugar, and water. Stir occasionally and bring to a gentle boil.
- Simmer: Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens.
- Flavor with Zest and Cinnamon: Stir in the orange zest and cinnamon if using. Remove from heat and let the sauce cool to room temperature; it will continue to thicken as it cools.
- Serve: Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- You can replace half the water with orange juice for a citrusy twist.
- The sauce can be made up to a week ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
