Homemade Cranberry Sauce
servings
Making your own Homemade Cranberry Sauce is quick and easy using whole cranberries, sugar, orange juice and zest, and just a hint of cinnamon. It’s the perfect complement to a savory holiday feast.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries can use fresh or frozen
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup orange juice can substitute water
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon optional
Instructions
- Rinse cranberries, picking out any that are damaged.
- Combine the orange juice and sugar in a medium saucepan and bring to boil over medium heat, stirring constantly to dissolve sugar.
- Add the cranberries, orange zest and cinnamon, and mix well. Cook for about 10 minutes, as cranberries begin to pop, stirring frequently.
- Remove pan from heat and allow to come to room temperature. Put into bowl, cover and refrigerate. Sauce will thicken as it cools.
Notes
If you prefer a smooth cranberry sauce, use an immersion blender or blender to puree.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 130kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 97mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 89IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.2mg