Cider Cranberry Sauce
Elevate your holiday table with this vibrant and flavorful Cider Cranberry Sauce, a perfect balance of tart cranberries and sweet apple cider with a hint of warming spices. This quick, 20-minute recipe combines fresh cranberries with the natural sweetness of cider, a touch of orange zest, and cozy notes of cinnamon and allspice, creating a sauce that’s both festive and versatile. Whether served alongside roasted turkey, spread on sandwiches, or as a topping for pastries, this homemade cranberry sauce with cider is a must-have for fall and winter celebrations. Simple to make ahead and bursting with seasonal flavors, it’s the ultimate addition to your holiday spread!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Fresh cranberries
- 1 cup Apple cider
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Orange zest
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.125 teaspoon Ground allspice
- 0.125 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Rinse the cranberries under cold water and discard any that are shriveled or damaged.
In a medium saucepan, combine the apple cider, granulated sugar, orange zest, ground cinnamon, ground allspice, and salt.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir until the sugar is completely dissolved, about 2 minutes.
Add the cranberries to the saucepan and bring the mixture to a simmer.
Cook the cranberries, stirring occasionally, until they start to pop and break down, about 10-12 minutes.
Use the back of a spoon to lightly mash some of the cranberries for a thicker texture, or leave them whole for a chunkier sauce.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the cranberry sauce cool to room temperature. The sauce will thicken as it cools.
Transfer the cooled cranberry sauce to a serving dish or an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to one week or serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
848 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.8 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 312 mg | 14% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 221.1 g | 80% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.7 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 188.7 g | ||
| Protein | 1.7 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 58 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 539 mg | 11% | |
*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.
