Vanilla Cranberry Sauce
Elevate your holiday table with this luscious Vanilla Cranberry Sauce, a delightful twist on the classic dish. Featuring vibrant fresh cranberries simmered with a hint of orange zest and a touch of ground cinnamon, this sauce is infused with the warm, aromatic sweetness of pure vanilla extract. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy cranberry sauce strikes the perfect balance between tart and sweet, making it an irresistible addition to your festive meals. Serve it as a bright, flavorful condiment for roast turkey, ham, or even as a topping for desserts like cheesecake or vanilla ice cream. With its bold flavors and simple preparation, this homemade cranberry sauce is sure to become a new family tradition!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 340 grams Fresh cranberries
- 150 grams Granulated sugar
- 120 milliliters Water
- 1 teaspoon Orange zest
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
Rinse the cranberries under cold water and discard any damaged or soft ones.
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the water and granulated sugar. Set the saucepan over medium heat and stir continuously until the sugar has completely dissolved.
Add the cranberries to the saucepan along with the orange zest and, if desired, ground cinnamon.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook for about 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries pop and the sauce thickens.
Once the sauce has reached your desired consistency, remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Allow the cranberry sauce to cool to room temperature. It will thicken further as it cools.
Transfer the sauce to a serving bowl or an airtight container if storing. Refrigerate for up to 7 days.
Serve chilled or at room temperature as a condiment alongside your favorite dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
743 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 11 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 193.1 g | 70% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.9 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 165.2 g | ||
| Protein | 1.4 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 48 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 287 mg | 6% | |
*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.
