Creamy Rich and Decadent Cranberry Sauce
Elevate your holiday table with this **Creamy Rich and Decadent Cranberry Sauce**—a luxurious twist on the classic Thanksgiving staple! Bursting with the tart sweetness of fresh cranberries and the vibrant zing of orange juice and zest, this sauce achieves its velvety texture with the addition of luscious heavy cream. A hint of vanilla and optional cinnamon bring warm, cozy notes, making it the perfect companion to roasted turkey, ham, or even dessert spreads. Ready in just 20 minutes, this creamy cranberry sauce is a show-stopping side dish that can be served chilled or at room temperature for a flawless addition to your festive feast. Perfect for holiday keywords: creamy cranberry sauce, decadent side dish, Thanksgiving cranberry recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup orange juice
- 0.25 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
Rinse and sort the fresh cranberries to remove any soft or damaged ones.
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, orange juice, water, and optional ground cinnamon over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely.
Add the cranberries to the saucepan and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries pop and the mixture thickens.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and orange zest.
Allow the mixture to cool for 3-4 minutes, then gently fold in the heavy cream. Stir until the sauce has a smooth, creamy consistency.
Transfer the cranberry sauce to a serving dish or airtight container and let it cool to room temperature. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving for the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled or at room temperature as a decadent side dish or topping for your holiday meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1003 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.9 g | 27% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.0 g | 60% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 60 mg | 20% | |
| Sodium | 29 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 205.8 g | 75% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.5 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 175.4 g | ||
| Protein | 2.5 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 52 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 522 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.
