Cranberry Sauce with Apple Cider
Elevate your holiday table with this vibrant and flavorful Cranberry Sauce with Apple Cider, a seasonal twist on the classic side dish. Fresh cranberries are simmered with tangy apple cider, a blend of granulated and brown sugars, and warm spices like cinnamon and ground ginger, creating a perfect balance of tartness and sweetness. A hint of orange zest adds brightness, while the short 15-minute cooking time ensures this dish is as easy as it is impressive. Whether served chilled or at room temperature, this homemade cranberry sauce is a must-have accompaniment for turkey, ham, or even a cheese platter. Make it ahead to save time and let the flavors deepen—your taste buds will thank you!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries
- 1 cup apple cider
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 0.25 teaspoon ground ginger
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Rinse the cranberries under cold water and discard any bruised or damaged berries.
In a medium saucepan, combine the apple cider, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Stir over medium heat until the sugars are dissolved.
Add the cranberries, cinnamon stick, orange zest, ground ginger, and salt to the saucepan. Stir to combine.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and let it simmer.
Cook for about 10-12 minutes, or until the cranberries begin to pop and the sauce starts to thicken.
Remove the saucepan from heat and discard the cinnamon stick.
Allow the sauce to cool to room temperature. As it cools, it will thicken further.
Transfer the cranberry sauce to a serving dish or airtight container. Refrigerate if not serving immediately.
Serve chilled or at room temperature with your favorite holiday dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
801 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.8 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 618 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 208.4 g | 76% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.7 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 173.9 g | ||
| Protein | 1.8 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 107 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 595 mg | 13% | |
*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.
