Description
Thanksgiving is incomplete without a vibrant cranberry sauce that perfectly balances sweet and tart flavors. This easy-to-make Thanksgiving cranberry sauce brings warmth and nostalgia to your holiday table. With its stunning ruby-red hue and delightful aroma, it’s not just a condiment but a cherished tradition that enhances every festive bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water (or substitute with orange juice)
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 cinnamon stick
Instructions
- Rinse cranberries under cold water, discarding any mushy ones.
- In a medium saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, water (or orange juice), orange zest, and the cinnamon stick.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat, listening for the cranberries to pop.
- Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 10-15 minutes until thickened.
- Remove from heat and cool before serving; the sauce will thicken as it cools.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg