Description
Cranberry sauce is a vibrant, tangy delight that elevates any meal. With fresh cranberries balanced by the brightness of orange juice and a hint of cinnamon, this recipe creates a perfect blend of sweetness and tartness. Ideal for Thanksgiving dinners or as a zesty topping for desserts, this cranberry sauce will warm your heart and tantalize your taste buds, ensuring everyone comes back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- Rinse cranberries under cold water, removing stems and blemished berries.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine cranberries, sugar, orange juice, and cinnamon. Stir occasionally until bubbling.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes until cranberries burst and sauce thickens, stirring to prevent sticking.
- Remove from heat and stir in butter until melted.
- Cool slightly before serving warm or chilled.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 60g
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg