Cranberry Sauce Karpalokastike
Elevate your holiday table with the vibrant and tangy flavors of Cranberry Sauce Karpalokastike! This quick and easy recipe combines fresh cranberries with a delightful blend of orange juice, zest, and a hint of warming cinnamon for a beautifully balanced dish that’s both sweet and tart. Ready in just 20 minutes, this homemade cranberry sauce is a perfect complement to roasted meats, festive sides, or even as a topping for desserts. The addition of orange zest infuses a zesty brightness, while a touch of salt enhances the natural sweetness of the cranberries. Whether you're preparing a Thanksgiving feast or celebrating a Scandinavian-inspired meal, this cranberry sauce is guaranteed to impress. Refrigerate any leftovers and enjoy the flavors for up to a week!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams Fresh cranberries
- 100 grams Granulated sugar
- 120 milliliters Water
- 60 milliliters Fresh orange juice
- 1 teaspoon Orange zest
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Rinse the cranberries under cool water and discard any damaged or soft berries.
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the water, orange juice, sugar, orange zest, ground cinnamon, and salt.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir frequently until the sugar dissolves completely, about 2 minutes.
Add the cranberries to the saucepan and stir to combine.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer.
Cook the cranberries for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the berries burst and the sauce begins to thicken. For a smoother sauce, use the back of a wooden spoon to gently mash some of the cranberries.
Taste the sauce and adjust sweetness or salt if necessary.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the cranberry sauce cool to room temperature. It will thicken further as it cools.
Transfer to a serving bowl or an airtight container. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
554 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.6 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 600 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 144.5 g | 53% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.2 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 117.9 g | ||
| Protein | 1.8 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 53 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 366 mg | 8% | |
*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.
