Description
Tasty Christmas Cranberry Sauce is the ultimate holiday condiment that brings a burst of sweet-tart flavor to your festive table. This easy-to-make sauce combines fresh cranberries with zesty orange and a hint of warm cinnamon, creating an irresistible aroma that fills your home. Perfectly versatile, it pairs beautifully with turkey, ham, or even as a spread on morning toast, making it a must-have for your holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp orange zest (from 1 orange)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine fresh cranberries, sugar, orange zest, cinnamon, and water. Mix well.
- Place over medium heat and bring to a gentle boil; listen for popping cranberries.
- Reduce the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes until most cranberries burst.
- Taste and adjust sweetness with more sugar if needed.
- Remove from heat and cool slightly before serving warm or chilled.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup (60g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg