Description
A quick and easy homemade cranberry sauce that balances sweetness and tartness, perfect for any holiday meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon orange zest (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Rinse the cranberries under cold water and remove any that are mushy or blemished.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the water and sugar. Stir it over medium heat until the sugar completely dissolves.
- Once the sugar has dissolved, add the cranberries to the pot. Stir them in and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Lower the heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Stir in the lemon juice, orange zest, and a pinch of salt, then simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the heat and let it cool. The sauce will thicken further as it cools.
Notes
For a vegan version, ensure the sugar is organic. Adjust sweetness based on personal preference while cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg