Description
Thanksgiving Cranberry Sauce is a must-have holiday staple that adds a burst of vibrant flavor to your feast. This sweet-tart sauce is simple to make and elevates traditional turkey dishes with its glossy, rich texture and aromatic notes of citrus and cinnamon. Perfect for serving warm or chilled, this versatile sauce will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Rinse the cranberries under cold water, removing stems and blemished berries.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the cranberries, sugar, water, orange zest, and cinnamon. Stir well.
- Bring the mixture to a boil; cook until cranberries burst (about 10–15 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and let cool completely in the pot before transferring to an airtight container. Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg