Description
Homemade Cranberry Sauce is a festive treat that bursts with sweet-tart flavor, elevating your holiday meals to new heights. Made from fresh cranberries simmered to perfection, this sauce is not only easy to whip up but also customizable to suit your taste buds. Whether served alongside turkey, used in sandwiches, or spread on toast, it’s the perfect balance of sweetness and zest that will impress your guests and leave them craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh cranberries (about 4 cups)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 cinnamon stick
Instructions
- Rinse the cranberries under cold water and remove any stems or damaged berries.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the water and sugar; stir until dissolved.
- Add cranberries, orange zest, and cinnamon stick; stir gently.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes until cranberries burst.
- Remove from heat, discard the cinnamon stick, and allow to cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 107
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg