Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Tasty Christmas Cranberry Sauce, a holiday essential that perfectly balances tartness and sweetness. This easy-to-make sauce combines fresh cranberries, sugar, and citrus for a delightful condiment that enhances any festive meal. Serve it alongside turkey, ham, or even as a topping for appetizers to impress your guests. Prepare ahead of time to allow the flavors to meld beautifully and enjoy the compliments during your holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- Zest of 1 medium orange
- 1 cinnamon stick
Instructions
- Rinse fresh cranberries under cold water, discarding any squishy ones.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine cranberries, sugar, orange juice, orange zest, and the cinnamon stick.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes until cranberries burst and sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat and let cool completely; sauce will thicken further as it cools.
- Serve warm or chilled alongside your favorite holiday dishes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp (30g)
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg