Description
Cranberry Sauce is a bright and tangy holiday side dish made with fresh cranberries, citrus, and a touch of sweetness. Quick to prepare and endlessly customizable, it’s the perfect complement to rich festive meals.
Ingredients
- 12 oz fresh or frozen cranberries
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 tsp orange zest (optional)
- 1 cinnamon stick or 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, orange juice, water, and salt.
- Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until cranberries begin to pop (about 10–12 minutes).
- Reduce heat and simmer for another 2–3 minutes until thickened to desired consistency.
- Remove from heat and stir in orange zest or cinnamon if using.
- Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled and thickened further before serving.
Notes
- Use frozen cranberries straight from the freezer—no need to thaw.
- Adjust sugar based on cranberry tartness and personal taste.
- Add chopped apples or pears for texture and sweetness.
- Replace part of the sugar with honey or maple syrup for variation.
- Store up to 10 days in the fridge or freeze for 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
