Lemon Marmalade Cranberry Sauce
Add a vibrant twist to your holiday table with this Lemon Marmalade Cranberry Sauce, a bright and flavorful upgrade to the classic Thanksgiving side. This recipe combines tart fresh cranberries with the sweet citrusy essence of lemon marmalade and a splash of fresh orange juice for a tangy-sweet balance that’s irresistible. Enhanced by a hint of fresh lemon zest and optional warm cinnamon, this stovetop cranberry sauce thickens perfectly in just 15 minutes, making it a quick yet impressive addition to any feast. Serve it chilled alongside roasted turkey or spread it over warm biscuits for a festive touch. Whether for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or a cozy winter dinner, this easy homemade cranberry sauce is as delicious as it is stunning on your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Fresh cranberries
- 0.5 cup Lemon marmalade
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Fresh orange juice
- 0.5 cup Water
- 1 teaspoon Fresh lemon zest
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
Rinse and drain the cranberries, discarding any that are soft or bruised.
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the cranberries, sugar, orange juice, and water.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir gently to dissolve the sugar.
Bring the mixture to a simmer, allowing the cranberries to pop and burst, stirring occasionally. This should take about 8-10 minutes.
Once the mixture starts to thicken, reduce the heat to low and stir in the lemon marmalade, lemon zest, and optional ground cinnamon.
Let the sauce cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it reaches the desired consistency. Keep in mind it will thicken more as it cools.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the sauce cool to room temperature.
Transfer the cranberry sauce to a serving dish or airtight container. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1087 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.8 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 41 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 282.3 g | 103% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.4 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 246.3 g | ||
| Protein | 2.4 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 83 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 566 mg | 12% | |
*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.
