Cranberry Sauce
A bright, tangy, and sweet cranberry sauce made with fresh cranberries, sugar, and citrus zest. This simple recipe adds vibrant flavor and festive color to any meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2–3 cups
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 12 oz fresh cranberries
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 cup water or orange juice
- 1 teaspoon orange zest or lemon zest
- Optional: 1 cinnamon stick or pinch of ground cinnamon
- Optional: pinch of salt
Instructions
- Rinse the cranberries and remove any soft or damaged ones.
- In a medium saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, and water or orange juice.
- Add citrus zest and cinnamon stick if using.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer.
- Cook for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cranberries burst and sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat and let cool; discard cinnamon stick before serving.
- Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Sauce will thicken further as it cools.
Notes
Use orange juice for a citrusy twist, or water for a more neutral base.Adjust sugar to taste depending on how tart you like it.Add warm spices like cloves or nutmeg for extra holiday flavor.Cranberry sauce can be made up to a week in advance and stored in the fridge.Delicious with turkey, on sandwiches, or even as a topping for yogurt or desserts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Find it online: https://cookibly.com/cranberry-sauce/
