Description
Elevate your holiday table with this vibrant and perfectly balanced homemade cranberry sauce. It offers a bright, zesty contrast to savory roast chicken or beef dishes. This quick, beginner-friendly recipe comes together in minutes, providing a fresh, glistening sauce packed with natural flavor and a hint of citrus. It is a fantastic time-saving hack that can be made days in advance to help you prepare for any grand feast.
Ingredients
12 ounces fresh cranberries
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed)
1 teaspoon orange zest
A pinch of salt
Instructions
Combine the orange juice, sugar, and a pinch of salt in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Stir well until the sugar dissolves completely.
Add the fresh cranberries to the saucepan and stir gently to coat them.
Simmer the mixture for 8-10 minutes until the cranberries pop open.
Once the sauce is thick and glossy, stir in the orange zest.
Remove from heat and let it cool completely before refrigerating.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 10 days. For a smoother texture, use a potato masher to crush more berries while cooking. If too tart, add an extra tablespoon of sugar while warm. Add a cinnamon stick or ground ginger for a spiced variation.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Stovetop Simmer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg