Description
Thanksgiving is the perfect time to savor the flavors of the season, and nothing embodies that spirit quite like Make-Ahead Thanksgiving Cranberry Sauce. This vibrant, tangy sauce not only complements your turkey but also elevates your entire holiday feast. With its easy preparation and delightful aroma, this cranberry sauce will have your loved ones asking for seconds. Get ready to create lasting memories around the table with this delicious recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cinnamon stick
- Pinch of allspice (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse and sort the cranberries, discarding any soft or shriveled ones.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine cranberries, sugar, water, orange zest, and cinnamon stick.
- Bring to a gentle boil while stirring occasionally until you hear popping sounds from the cranberries.
- Lower heat and let simmer for 10-12 minutes until most cranberries burst and sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat and cool completely before transferring to an airtight container. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (about 60g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg