Description
Homemade Cranberry Sauce with Orange Zest is a delightful blend of tart cranberries and zesty oranges, creating a vibrant sauce that adds a festive touch to any meal. This easy-to-make recipe requires minimal ingredients and provides maximum flavor, perfect for elevating your holiday feasts or weeknight dinners. With its bright color and aromatic appeal, this cranberry sauce is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- Zest of 1 large orange
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cinnamon stick (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the cranberries under cold water until clean.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine cranberries and water. Stir occasionally until the berries begin to pop.
- Add sugar and cinnamon stick (if using), stirring until dissolved.
- Once bubbling, incorporate the orange zest and simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and let cool at room temperature before refrigerating in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Sauce making
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg