Description
A simple and delicious homemade cranberry sauce that adds a tangy and sweet flavor to any holiday table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fresh cranberries (about 3 cups)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- Zest of 1 orange
- Juice of 1 orange
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Rinse the cranberries thoroughly under cold water and pick out any stems or damaged berries.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the water and granulated sugar.
- Stir until the sugar dissolves, forming a simple syrup.
- Add the rinsed cranberries and orange juice along with the zest. Stir everything together and let the mixture come to a simmer.
- Continue cooking for about 10-15 minutes until cranberries burst open.
- Turn off the heat and let it cool slightly, then stir in any added spices.
- Transfer the cranberry sauce to a bowl and allow it to cool completely before refrigerating.
Notes
Serve garnished with freshly chopped mint or candied oranges for an added touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg