Homemade Cranberry Sauce
A simple recipe for homemade cranberry sauce, perfect for Thanksgiving and other holiday meals. This recipe balances tartness and sweetness for a bright, flavorful condiment.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 20 min
- Yield: About 2 cups 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 12 ounces fresh cranberries, rinsed
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 orange, zested and juiced (optional)
- 1 cinnamon stick (optional)
Instructions
- Combine cranberries, sugar, and water in a medium saucepan. Add orange zest, juice, and cinnamon stick if using.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the cranberries have burst and the sauce has thickened. Stir occasionally.
- Remove from heat. Discard the cinnamon stick if used.
- Let the sauce cool completely. It will thicken further as it cools.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For a smoother sauce, you can mash some of the cranberries with the back of a spoon while simmering.
- Adjust sugar to your preference.
- This sauce can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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