Description
Elevate your holiday meals with this classic homemade cranberry sauce, bursting with vibrant flavors and a delightful hint of orange and warm cinnamon. This easy-to-make recipe is not just for special occasions; enjoy it year-round as a tangy condiment that perfectly complements meats, cheeses, or even spread on toast. In just 20 minutes, you can whip up a batch of this luscious sauce that will impress family and friends alike. With its sweet and tart profile, this cranberry sauce is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- Zest of 1 orange (about 1 tablespoon)
- 2 cinnamon sticks
Instructions
- Rinse cranberries under cold water.
- In a medium saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, water, orange zest, and cinnamon sticks.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat while stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer for 10-15 minutes until cranberries burst and sauce thickens, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and discard cinnamon sticks.
- Allow sauce to cool at room temperature; it will thicken further as it cools.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with orange peel curls or additional cinnamon sticks if desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Condiment
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg