Description
Cranberry Sauce is a delightful Thanksgiving side dish that perfectly balances sweet and tart flavors, elevating your holiday feast. This vibrant, homemade sauce is simple to prepare and can be customized to suit your taste. With its stunning ruby-red color and aromatic spices, it’s destined to be the star of your table, complementing turkey and stuffing beautifully. Impress your guests with this easy yet flavorful addition to your Thanksgiving spread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 cinnamon stick
Instructions
- Rinse the cranberries under cold water.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine cranberries, water, sugar, and cinnamon stick.
- Bring to a gentle boil until the cranberries burst.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes until thickened, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat; stir in orange zest.
- Let cool completely before transferring to a serving dish or jar.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup (60g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg