Description
Enjoy this simple and flavorful Easy Cranberry Sauce recipe that is perfect for your holiday table. Made with fresh cranberries, sugar, and a hint of orange zest and cinnamon, this homemade cranberry sauce is a classic favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Cranberry Sauce:
- 1 (12 oz) bag fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
Optional Ingredients:
- 1/2 teaspoon orange zest
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Cook the Cranberries: In a medium saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, and water. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10–15 minutes until thickened.
- Season and Chill: Stir in orange zest, cinnamon, and salt. Cool to room temperature, then chill before serving.
Notes
- This cranberry sauce can be made in advance and refrigerated.
- For a smoother texture, blend the sauce once cooled.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
