Description
This Fancy Cranberry Sauce recipe offers a delightful balance of tart cranberries and sweet sugar, brightened with orange zest and warm cinnamon. It’s a simple yet elegant condiment perfect for holidays and year-round enjoyment.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar, adjustable to taste
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 cinnamon stick
Instructions
- Rinse the fresh cranberries under cool water in a colander.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the rinsed cranberries, sugar, and water. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
- Once the mixture begins to bubble gently, add the orange zest and cinnamon stick.
- Simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until most of the cranberries have burst and the sauce has thickened.
- Remove from heat. Let the sauce cool slightly before transferring it to a serving bowl or jar. Mash gently with a fork if a smoother texture is desired.
- Serve alongside roasted meats or other dishes.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, mash the cranberries gently with a fork after cooking.
- This sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
- Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat, stirring frequently.
- Experiment with adding other spices like nutmeg or ginger for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg