Super Yummy Cranberry Sauce
Elevate your holiday table with this *Super Yummy Cranberry Sauce*, a perfect blend of tart, sweet, and zesty flavors! Bursting with fresh cranberries simmered in a fragrant mix of orange juice, orange zest, and warm cinnamon, this homemade cranberry sauce captures the essence of festive cheer. With just 5 minutes of prep time and 15 minutes on the stovetop, it's an easy, quick, and flavorful alternative to store-bought sauces. A hint of vanilla and a pinch of salt add depth and sophistication to this versatile side dish, making it ideal for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any special meal. Serve it chilled or at room temperature alongside roasted turkey, ham, or even as a spread for sandwiches. Plus, it stores beautifully in the fridge for up to a week—perfect for make-ahead planning!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries
- 0.75 cups granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups orange juice
- 0.5 cups water
- 1 teaspoons orange zest
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 0.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
Instructions
Rinse the fresh cranberries in a colander and discard any soft or damaged ones.
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, orange juice, water, orange zest, and cinnamon stick.
Stir the mixture over medium heat until the sugar completely dissolves, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the cranberries to the saucepan and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the cranberries cook, stirring occasionally, until they pop and the sauce thickens, about 10 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt for added depth of flavor.
Let the cranberry sauce cool to room temperature. The sauce will continue to thicken as it cools.
Transfer to a serving dish or airtight container and refrigerate until ready to serve. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
797 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.9 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 598 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 206.9 g | 75% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.5 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 174.8 g | ||
| Protein | 2.5 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 68 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 521 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.
