Homemade Cranberry Sauce Recipe
This homemade cranberry sauce recipe offers a vibrant and tangy twist on the traditional holiday staple. Made with fresh cranberries, zesty orange, and a hint of cinnamon, it’s the perfect balance of sweet and tart that complements any festive meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: About 2 cups
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 (12-oz) bag cranberries, divided
- Big strips of orange zest from one orange
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1 & 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, optional
Instructions
- Prepare the cranberries: Rinse the cranberries thoroughly and set aside half for later use.
- Combine ingredients: In a medium saucepan, combine half of the cranberries, orange zest strips, orange juice, granulated sugar, and cinnamon (if using).
- Cook the sauce: Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar and prevent sticking. Once boiling, reduce heat to a simmer.
- Add remaining cranberries: After about 5 minutes of simmering, add the remaining cranberries to the saucepan. Continue to cook until all the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens, about 5 to 10 minutes more.
- Cool the sauce: Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the cranberry sauce to cool to room temperature. The sauce will continue to thicken as it cools.
- Serve or store: Once cooled, remove the orange zest strips. Transfer the sauce to a serving dish or an airtight container for refrigeration. Serve chilled or at room temperature as a condiment with your favorite dishes.
Notes
- You can adjust the sugar quantity depending on your sweetness preference.
- For a smoother sauce, use a blender or food processor after cooking.
- Orange zest adds brightness; ensure to use only the zest, avoiding the bitter white pith.
- This sauce keeps well refrigerated for up to one week.
Find it online: https://recipethrive.com/homemade-cranberry-sauce-recipe/
