Classic Christmas Cranberry Sauce: The Best Homemade Delight
Enjoy the traditional flavors of the holiday season with this classic cranberry sauce, perfect for pairing with turkey or as a festive side dish.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups
- Category: Sauces
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine sugar and water. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
- Add cranberries and simmer until they burst, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in orange zest and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let cool before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a splash of orange juice.
- Can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg