Tasty Christmas Cranberry Sauce: Elevate Your Feast!
A delicious and tangy cranberry sauce that adds a festive touch to your holiday meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fresh cranberries
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
Instructions
- Rinse the cranberries under cold water and remove any stems or damaged berries.
- In a saucepan, combine the water and sugar, and bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Add the cranberries to the boiling mixture and return to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the cranberries burst.
- Stir in the cinnamon, nutmeg, and orange zest.
- Remove from heat and let cool before serving.
Notes
- This sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Feel free to adjust the sugar to taste if you prefer a sweeter or more tart sauce.
- For a twist, add chopped nuts or dried fruits.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg