Cranberry Sauce
Cranberry sauce is the ultimate holiday side dish, combining tart and sweet flavors for a festive touch. This homemade recipe features fresh cranberries simmered with sugar, orange zest, and cinnamon, resulting in a vibrant red sauce bursting with flavor. Perfectly easy to prepare, it elevates your Thanksgiving feast and can complement both savory and sweet dishes. With its delightful aroma and stunning appearance, this cranberry sauce will impress your guests and create lasting memories around the table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- Zest of 1 medium orange
- 1 cinnamon stick
Instructions
- Rinse cranberries under cold water, discarding any stems or blemished berries.
- In a medium saucepan, combine water and sugar over medium heat until dissolved.
- Add rinsed cranberries, orange zest, and cinnamon stick to the saucepan.
- Bring to a gentle boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 10 minutes or until most cranberries burst.
- Remove from heat and cool slightly before transferring to a serving bowl; the sauce will thicken as it cools.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup (60g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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