Description
A quick and easy recipe for cranberry sauce that adds flavor to your holiday feast.
Ingredients
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- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup water
- 12 oz fresh cranberries, rinsed and sorted
- small pinch salt
- 1 stick cinnamon
- 1 strip orange zest, removed with vegetable peeler or knife
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, orange juice, and water. Stir the mixture well to dissolve the sugar and create an even base for the cranberry sauce.
- Add the rinsed and sorted cranberries, small pinch of salt, cinnamon stick, and orange zest strip to the saucepan. Stir to combine all the ingredients evenly.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently. Continue cooking for about 10 minutes, or until all or most of the cranberries have popped. Leave a handful of berries whole for added texture and visual appeal.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the cranberry sauce cool for at least 30 minutes. Once cooled, cover and refrigerate until ready to use. The sauce can be made up to 3 days in advance.
Notes
- This sauce is perfect for holiday meals and can be prepared ahead of time.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less sugar based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg