Description
A comforting, slightly tangy cranberry sauce with a bright citrus flavor, perfect for holiday meals or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bag (12 oz) fresh cranberries
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup water
- Pinch of salt (optional)
- 1 pat of butter (optional)
- Strip of orange zest (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse cranberries and measure orange juice, sugar, cinnamon, and water.
- In a medium saucepan, pour in orange juice, then add sugar and cinnamon. Stir gently until the sugar dissolves.
- Add rinsed cranberries and water, making sure to include all the berries.
- Place the pan over medium heat and bring to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally.
- Once the mixture boils, reduce heat to low and let simmer for about 10 to 15 minutes, stirring every few minutes.
- Once the sauce thickens and has a glossy sheen, remove from heat and let cool slightly before serving.
- Serve warm or transfer to a container and chill for a denser result.
Notes
Cranberry sauce tastes even better after a day in the fridge. Can be made ahead and stored for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cranberry sauce, holiday recipes, Thanksgiving, easy recipes, side dish