Classic Cranberry Sauce
Cranberry sauce is a staple at the holiday table and as with most things, NOTHING beats homemade. This homemade cranberry sauce recipe is so easy and will become your go-to from now on!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cinnamon stick (optional, see Note)
- 3 whole cloves (most easily retrieved if you put them in a muslin spice bag or cheesecloth while simmering)
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 12 ounces fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
Instructions
- Bring the orange juice, sugar, salt, cinnamon and cloves to a boil and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Add the cranberries and orange zest and simmer over medium-low for about 12 minutes until the cranberries have popped and are soft. *If you prefer your cranberry sauce extra chunky, add in another couple of tablespoons of cranberries and simmer for another minute or two.
- Let the cranberry sauce cool completely and then refrigerate in a non-reactive airtight container for up to two weeks.
Notes
*The cinnamon is optional depending on whether you want that flavor profile in your cranberry sauce. You may wish to leave it out if you're using this sauce as a condiment for turkey or as a sandwich spread. The cinnamon is a great addition though if you're using the cranberry sauce as a glaze for roasted meats or in baked goods like muffins and scones.
Nutrition
Calories: 99kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Sodium: 37mg | Potassium: 67mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 55IU | Vitamin C: 13.8mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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