Cranberry Sauce
Cranberry sauce is an essential addition to holiday feasts, combining sweet and tart flavors that elevate your meal. This quick and easy recipe takes just 15 minutes, creating a vibrant ruby-red sauce that’s perfect for Thanksgiving or any dinner throughout the year. With fresh cranberries, sugar, and a hint of orange zest, this homemade delight will leave your guests asking for more.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Rinse fresh cranberries under cold water and discard any damaged ones.
- In a saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, orange zest, and water.
- Heat over medium until it reaches a gentle boil; listen for popping sounds from the cranberries.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes until thickened.
- Allow to cool at room temperature before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Feel free to add cinnamon or a splash of bourbon for added flavor. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks.