Description
Elevate your holiday feast with this Tasty Christmas Cranberry Sauce, a vibrant blend of sweet and tart flavors that complements any festive meal. Made with fresh cranberries, sugar, and a hint of orange zest, this easy-to-make sauce brings joy to your table and is perfect for slathering on turkey or enjoying with a spoon. Experience the nostalgia of holiday traditions while creating new ones with this delightful recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 cinnamon stick
Instructions
- Rinse cranberries under cold water, discarding any damaged berries.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine cranberries, sugar, and water. Stir until sugar dissolves (about 2 minutes).
- Once bubbling, add orange zest and cinnamon stick. Simmer uncovered for 10-15 minutes until cranberries burst.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly; the sauce will thicken as it cools.
- Serve warm or chilled over turkey or bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg