Description
A tangy cranberry sauce that pairs perfectly with your holiday meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- Zest of 1 orange (optional)
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 cinnamon stick (optional)
- 1 star anise (optional)
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- Splash of orange juice (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the cranberries thoroughly, discarding any soft or discolored ones.
- In a medium saucepan, bring water and sugar to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Stir until sugar dissolves completely.
- Add the cranberries and stir to coat them in the syrup. Include optional orange zest or spices if desired.
- Let simmer for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until most of the cranberries burst and the mixture thickens.
- Taste and adjust — add more sugar, citrus, or spice to balance tartness.
- Remove from heat, discard any whole spices, and sauce will continue to thicken as it cools.
Notes
- This sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
- It can be served warm or chilled.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg