Thanksgiving Cranberry Sauce
Thanksgiving Cranberry Sauce is a delightful blend of tart cranberries, sweet sugar, and bright orange zest that elevates your holiday meal to new heights. This easy-to-make sauce not only enhances turkey and stuffing but also serves as a versatile condiment for year-round enjoyment. With its vibrant color and glossy finish, it brings festive charm to your table while filling your kitchen with mouthwatering aromas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: About 4 servings 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- Zest of 1 orange (about 1 tablespoon)
- 1 cup water
- 1 cinnamon stick (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse cranberries under cold water, discarding any mushy ones.
- In a medium saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, orange zest, and water.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally until cranberries begin to pop.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes until thickened and cranberries are burst open.
- If desired, add the cinnamon stick during simmering for added warmth; remove before serving.
- Allow to cool at room temperature before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing in chopped apples or walnuts. Make ahead of time for deeper flavors; it can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks.