Description
Thanksgiving Cranberry Sauce is a vibrant, sweet, and tangy accompaniment that elevates your holiday feast. This quick and easy recipe takes less than 30 minutes to prepare, making it the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving table. With its rich flavor profile and festive red hue, this cranberry sauce complements turkey beautifully and can also be enjoyed in sandwiches or desserts throughout the year.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 cinnamon stick
Instructions
- Rinse the cranberries under cold water; set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, combine fresh cranberries, granulated sugar, and water over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
- Once bubbling, add orange zest and cinnamon stick; allow aromas to fill your kitchen.
- Reduce heat slightly and simmer for 10-15 minutes until most cranberries burst.
- Remove from heat and cool completely before transferring to an airtight container.
- Serve with turkey or store in the fridge for up to two weeks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg