Description
This easy Homemade Cranberry Sauce is a must-have for holiday dinners, bringing a fresh and tangy flavor to your table. Made with simple ingredients, it’s a delightful addition to turkey, ham, or any festive meal. Enhance the sauce with a hint of orange for a burst of citrusy goodness!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- 12 oz fresh cranberries, washed
- Orange peel or orange juice, to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium pot, add the water, sugar, and orange peel or juice if using. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is dissolved.
- Add Cranberries: Once boiling, carefully add the washed cranberries and stir. Bring back to a boil, then reduce the heat to low.
- Cook the Cranberries: Allow to boil for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. The cranberries will begin to pop as they cook.
- Cool the Sauce: Turn off the heat. The cranberry sauce will set as it cools.
- Store: Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Notes
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of sugar to suit your taste.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for a warm, spiced flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: side dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg