Description
Tasty Christmas Cranberry Sauce is a vibrant, zesty addition to your holiday meals, blending sweet and tart flavors for a truly festive experience. This homemade sauce elevates roasted turkey and ham, filling your kitchen with delightful aromas that evoke cherished memories. Easy to prepare, each spoonful bursts with joy, making it a staple at family gatherings. Enjoy the taste of tradition while creating new memories with every batch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 1 cinnamon stick
Instructions
- Rinse cranberries under cold water and discard any blemished ones.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine cranberries, sugar, orange juice, and zest. Stir until sugar dissolves.
- Add the cinnamon stick and bring to a gentle boil. Simmer for 10-15 minutes until cranberries burst and the sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat and discard the cinnamon stick. Allow to cool for at least 30 minutes before refrigerating for 2 hours.
- Serve chilled over turkey or ham.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Saucing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg