Description
Make-Ahead Thanksgiving Cranberry Sauce is the perfect blend of sweet and tart flavors that elevates your holiday spread. With its vibrant color and delightful aroma, this simple recipe is a game-changer for stress-free entertaining. Prepare it in advance to let the flavors meld beautifully, allowing you to focus on creating cherished memories with family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fresh cranberries (about 3 cups)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1/4 cup pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse cranberries under cold water, discarding any bad berries.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine cranberries, sugar, orange zest, water, and cinnamon stick.
- Stir gently until mixed; bring to a gentle simmer (about 5 minutes).
- Continue cooking while stirring occasionally until thickened and most berries have burst (10-15 minutes).
- Remove from heat, discard the cinnamon stick, and let cool completely before transferring to an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (125g)
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg