Description
Fancy Cranberry Sauce is a vibrant and zesty addition to any holiday meal, beautifully blending the tartness of fresh cranberries with the sweetness of orange juice and warm spices. This glossy, ruby-red sauce not only enhances your Thanksgiving or Christmas feast but can also be prepared ahead of time for stress-free entertaining. Its delightful flavor pairs perfectly with roasted meats, making it an essential side dish that will impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz (340g) fresh cranberries
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (120ml) freshly squeezed orange juice
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 cinnamon stick
Instructions
- Rinse cranberries under cold water, removing stems and damaged berries.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine cranberries, sugar, orange juice, and orange zest. Stir until sugar dissolves.
- Add the cinnamon stick, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes until cranberries burst.
- Remove from heat and let cool completely before transferring to an airtight container.
- Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve; garnish with additional orange zest or chopped nuts if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 60g
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg