Description
Cranberry sauce with orange zest is a vibrant and tangy condiment that elevates your holiday meals. This homemade recipe combines the tartness of fresh cranberries with the sweet, citrusy notes of orange for a deliciously balanced sauce. Perfect alongside turkey or spread on toast, this easy-to-make dish will quickly become a cherished tradition at your gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fresh cranberries (about 3 cups)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- Zest of 1 large orange
- 1 cup water
- 1 cinnamon stick (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse cranberries under cold water, removing any stems or bad berries.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine cranberries, sugar, water, and orange zest. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
- Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until most cranberries burst and the mixture thickens.
- If using, add the cinnamon stick during the last few minutes of cooking.
- Remove from heat and let cool before transferring to a serving dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (125g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg