Description
Elevate your holiday feasts or everyday meals with this classic cranberry sauce that blends tart cranberries with the bright notes of orange and warming cinnamon. This easy-to-make recipe takes just 20 minutes from start to finish, resulting in a vibrant sauce that pairs perfectly with turkey, chicken, or even as a topping for desserts. Whether you’re preparing a festive dinner or simply craving a refreshing condiment, this homemade cranberry sauce will add a burst of flavor to any dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- Zest of 1 orange (about 1 tablespoon)
- 2 cinnamon sticks
Instructions
- Rinse the fresh cranberries under cold water.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed cranberries, sugar, water, orange zest, and cinnamon sticks.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.
- Once boiling, lower the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes until most cranberries have burst and the sauce thickens, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat, discard cinnamon sticks, and let cool completely at room temperature; the sauce will thicken further as it cools.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with orange peel curls and fresh cinnamon sticks if desired before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Condiment
- Method: Sauce
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg