Description
Brighten your holiday table with this Easy Cranberry Sauce Recipe! This homemade sauce combines fresh cranberries, sweet granulated sugar, and a splash of zesty orange juice, creating a delightful balance of tart and sweet flavors. Perfect for Thanksgiving or any festive occasion, this vibrant sauce complements turkey, chicken, or even breakfast toast. With minimal effort, you can impress your guests with this delectable dish!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1/2 cup water
- Zest of 1 orange
Instructions
- Rinse the cranberries under cold water and remove any damaged ones.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the cranberries, sugar, water, and orange juice. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat and stir in the orange zest. Allow to cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg