Description
Thanksgiving Cranberry Sauce is a must-have for your holiday feast, bringing a delightful balance of sweet and tart flavors to the table. This easy-to-make sauce features fresh cranberries, zesty orange juice, and a hint of spice, making it the perfect accompaniment for turkey and more. With minimal ingredients and a simple preparation process, you can whip up this vibrant condiment in no time! Ideal for preparing ahead, it enhances your Thanksgiving spread while leaving your guests craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cinnamon stick
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Rinse cranberries under cold water, discarding any soft or shriveled ones.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine cranberries, sugar, orange juice, water, and salt.
- Bring mixture to a boil while occasionally stirring until cranberries begin popping (about 10 minutes).
- Add the cinnamon stick; simmer gently for an additional 5-10 minutes until thickened.
- Remove from heat and let cool at room temperature before transferring to an airtight container. Refrigerate if not serving immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (125g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg