Beyond Easy Cranberry Sauce
Transform your holiday table with this *Beyond Easy Cranberry Sauce*, a quick, five-ingredient recipe bursting with vibrant flavors and festive flair. Made with fresh cranberries, a touch of orange zest, and optional fresh orange juice for an extra citrusy zing, this sauce effortlessly balances tart and sweet. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s crafted using a simple stovetop method that reduces cranberries into a luscious, ruby-red sauce with minimal effort. Perfect as a make-ahead Thanksgiving side dish or a flavorful condiment for turkey sandwiches, this homemade cranberry sauce is leagues ahead of the canned variety. With its bright color, bold flavor, and easy preparation, it’s sure to become a holiday favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries
- 3 quarters of a cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 0.25 cup fresh orange juice (optional)
Instructions
Rinse the cranberries under cold water and discard any that are bruised or shriveled.
In a medium saucepan, combine the water and granulated sugar over medium-high heat. Stir gently until the sugar dissolves completely, forming a simple syrup.
Add the fresh cranberries to the saucepan and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer.
Stir frequently and cook for about 10 minutes, or until most of the cranberries have burst and the sauce begins to thicken.
Add the orange zest and optional fresh orange juice for a burst of citrus flavor. Stir to combine.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the cranberry sauce cool to room temperature. It will continue to thicken as it cools.
Once cooled, transfer the sauce to a serving dish or airtight container. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
758 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.5 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 14 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 198.5 g | 72% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.9 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 169.8 g | ||
| Protein | 1.9 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 51 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 401 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
