Description
A classic homemade cranberry sauce recipe that’s perfect for Thanksgiving or any holiday meal. This sweet and tangy sauce is easy to make and bursting with festive flavors.
Ingredients
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Fresh Cranberry Sauce:
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Zest of 1 orange (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the cranberries: Rinse the cranberries and discard any that are damaged.
- Cook cranberries: In a medium saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, water, and orange juice. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Add spices: Stir in cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Finish the sauce: Remove from heat, stir in orange zest, and let cool to thicken.
- Serve: Transfer to a dish and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, blend the sauce after cooling.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more sugar if desired.
- This sauce can be made ahead and refrigerated for a few days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
