Description
Tasty Christmas Cranberry Sauce is a festive delight that brings vibrant flavor to your holiday table. This easy-to-make sauce combines fresh cranberries with sweet sugar and bright orange zest, creating a perfect balance of sweet and tart. Whether served alongside turkey or enjoyed on breakfast toast, this sauce will be the star of your holiday feasts. With its rich crimson color and delightful aroma, it’s sure to rekindle cherished memories and create new traditions with every bite.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 cinnamon stick
Instructions
- Gather ingredients and wash cranberries thoroughly.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine cranberries, sugar, water, and orange zest.
- Bring to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally until cranberries pop (about 10 minutes).
- Add the cinnamon stick during the last few minutes for flavor; remove it before serving.
- Cool completely at room temperature or chill in the fridge before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 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