Description
Learn how to make a classic Cranberry Sauce from scratch with this easy recipe. Perfect for Thanksgiving or any holiday meal, this sauce is bursting with tangy cranberry flavor and a hint of citrus.
Ingredients
Fresh Cranberries:
12 ounces
Granulated Sugar:
1 cup
Water:
1 cup
Orange Zest:
1 tablespoon
Orange Juice:
2 tablespoons (optional)
Cinnamon:
1/4 teaspoon (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cranberries: In a medium saucepan, combine water and sugar over medium heat.
- Cook the Cranberries: Add cranberries and cook for 10-12 minutes until most burst.
- Enhance the Flavor: Stir in orange zest, orange juice, and cinnamon.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from heat, cool, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- You can adjust sweetness by using honey or maple syrup.
- For chunky texture, cook for a shorter time; for smoother sauce, blend after cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
