Description
Learn how to make a delicious cranberry sauce that’s perfect for the holidays. This homemade cranberry sauce is easy to prepare and bursting with flavor. Whether you’re serving it with Thanksgiving dinner or as a condiment for your favorite dishes, this recipe is a must-try!
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 ounces fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 2 tablespoons orange juice (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a medium saucepan, combine water and sugar over medium heat. Stir until sugar dissolves and the mixture boils gently.
- Add Cranberries: Stir in cranberries and cook for 10–12 minutes until most berries burst and the sauce thickens.
- Enhance Flavor: Stir in orange zest, orange juice, and cinnamon if desired. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
- Chill and Serve: Transfer the sauce to a bowl or jar, refrigerate until ready to serve. The sauce will thicken further as it cools.
Notes
- You can adjust sweetness by using honey or maple syrup.
- For chunkier sauce, cook for a shorter time; for smoother texture, mash or blend after cooking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
