Description
Cranberry Sauce is a festive favorite that perfectly balances sweet and tangy flavors, making it a delightful accompaniment for holiday meals. This easy homemade version bursts with freshness and vibrant color, elevating everything from roasted turkey to sandwiches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fresh cranberries (about 3 cups)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 cinnamon stick
Instructions
- Rinse the cranberries under cool water, discarding any stems or spoiled berries.
- In a medium saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, water, orange zest, and cinnamon stick.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the berries pop (5-7 minutes).
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes until thickened, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat, discard the cinnamon stick, and let cool before transferring to a serving bowl.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg