Description
Cranberry sauce is the quintessential holiday condiment, blending tartness and sweetness to perfection. This easy homemade recipe requires just five simple ingredients and comes together in under 30 minutes. With its vibrant red color and aromatic flavors, this cranberry sauce is a must-have for your Thanksgiving table, enhancing everything from turkey to sandwiches. Prepare to impress your guests with this delightful addition that’s sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 cinnamon stick
Instructions
- Rinse cranberries under cold water and discard any damaged ones.
- In a medium saucepan, combine water and sugar over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
- Add cranberries to the pot; cook until they begin to pop, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in orange zest and cinnamon stick, allowing flavors to meld for an additional minute.
- Remove from heat and let cool at room temperature; it will thicken as it cools.
- Transfer to a serving dish and enjoy alongside your favorite dishes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (125g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg