Description
Cranberry sauce is a must-have holiday condiment that adds a delightful sweet-tart flavor to your festive meals. This easy recipe combines fresh cranberries, sugar, and aromatic orange zest to create a vibrant sauce that perfectly complements turkey, ham, or even desserts. Prepare this crowd-pleaser ahead of time for stress-free entertaining, and enjoy the burst of flavor that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fresh cranberries (about 3 cups)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- Zest of 1 orange
Instructions
- Rinse the cranberries under cold water and remove any stems or blemished berries.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the cranberries, sugar, and water. Stir occasionally while bringing to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes until the mixture thickens and cranberries pop. Stir in orange zest during the last few minutes.
- Remove from heat and let cool at room temperature; the sauce will thicken as it cools.
- Transfer to a serving bowl or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (125g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg