Description
A quick and fresh homemade cranberry sauce made with tart cranberries and sugar, perfect for holiday meals or as a sweet-tart condiment for sandwiches and meats.
Ingredients
12 oz fresh cranberries
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1/2 tsp orange zest (optional)
1/4 tsp cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
1. In a medium saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, and water.
2. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
3. Reduce heat and simmer for 10–15 minutes until cranberries burst and the sauce thickens.
4. Stir in orange zest or cinnamon if using.
5. Allow to cool, then refrigerate until serving.
Notes
Cranberry sauce can be made up to a week in advance.
Adjust sugar to taste for desired sweetness.
For a smoother texture, blend lightly with a hand blender.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Condiment, Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Cranberry Sauce, Homemade Sauce, Holiday Recipe, Easy Condiment