Description
I show you how to make fresh cranberry sauce with simple ingredients. This flavorful sauce pairs perfectly with festive meals and adds a bright, tangy touch to any holiday table.
Ingredients
2 cups fresh cranberries
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 cinnamon stick
Instructions
1. Rinse the cranberries under cold water.
2. Add cranberries, sugar, water, orange zest, and cinnamon stick to a saucepan.
3. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
4. Reduce heat and simmer until cranberries burst and the sauce thickens, about 10 minutes.
5. Remove from heat, discard cinnamon stick, and cool before serving.
Notes
Store cranberry sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Serve chilled or at room temperature for the best flavor.
Double the recipe for larger gatherings if needed.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg