Tangy Cranberry Sauce
Elevate your holiday table with this vibrant and flavorful Tangy Cranberry Sauce, a quintessential side dish that perfectly balances sweet, tart, and spiced notes. Made with fresh cranberries, orange juice, and a touch of brown sugar, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 20 minutes, delivering a velvety sauce packed with festive flavors like grated orange zest, cinnamon, and cloves. Whether you’re serving it as a zesty companion to turkey, ham, or a plant-based main dish, this homemade cranberry sauce is a must-have for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any special occasion. Plus, it can be made ahead and stored for up to a week, making it a stress-free addition to your celebration.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Fresh cranberries
- 0.5 cups Orange juice
- 0.5 cups Water
- 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.25 cups Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoons Grated orange zest
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.125 teaspoons Ground cloves
Instructions
Rinse the fresh cranberries thoroughly under cold water, discarding any soft or damaged ones.
In a medium saucepan, combine the orange juice, water, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Stir the mixture over medium heat until the sugars dissolve completely.
Add the cranberries to the saucepan and bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium-high heat.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer the cranberries for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until most of them have burst and the sauce has thickened.
Stir in the grated orange zest, ground cinnamon, and ground cloves. Mix well to evenly distribute the spices throughout the sauce.
Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the cranberry sauce to cool to room temperature. The sauce will thicken further as it cools.
Transfer the sauce to a serving dish or an airtight container if making ahead. Refrigerate for up to one week.
Serve chilled or at room temperature as a tangy side dish or condiment!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
928 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.9 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 21 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 240.5 g | 87% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.3 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 210.0 g | ||
| Protein | 2.4 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 87 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 563 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.
