Description
Homemade Cranberry Sauce with Orange Zest is a vibrant and mouthwatering blend of tart cranberries and zesty orange. This simple yet elegant sauce transforms any meal into a festive occasion with its beautiful ruby color and fresh flavors. Perfect for Thanksgiving or as a year-round condiment, this recipe ensures even novice cooks can impress their guests with a delicious, restaurant-quality dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice (about 2 oranges)
- 2 tbsp fresh orange zest
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Rinse the cranberries under cold water and discard any blemished berries.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed cranberries, sugar, orange juice, and water. Stir over medium heat until the mixture begins to bubble gently.
- Once bubbling, add the orange zest and stir well.
- Simmer for 10-15 minutes until the cranberries pop and the sauce thickens; stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Allow to cool at room temperature until velvety; transfer to a bowl to serve.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 60g
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg