Description
Tasty Christmas Cranberry Sauce is the perfect addition to your holiday table, offering a delightful balance of sweet and tart flavors. This homemade sauce combines fresh cranberries with sugar, aromatic orange zest, and a hint of cinnamon for a festive twist. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, it brings vibrant color and unforgettable taste to roast turkey, ham, or holiday gatherings. Elevate your meals and create lasting memories with this simple yet delicious sauce that captures the spirit of the season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 cinnamon stick
Instructions
- Rinse cranberries under cold water, discarding any blemished ones.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine rinsed cranberries, sugar, and water. Stir until dissolved.
- Once boiling, add orange zest and cinnamon stick. Reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes until cranberries burst.
- Remove from heat; let cool slightly as the sauce thickens.
- Serve alongside turkey or ham for a festive touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg