Description
Elevate your holiday gatherings with this Homemade Cranberry Sauce that bursts with vibrant flavors and is incredibly easy to make! With just a handful of wholesome ingredients, you can create a delightful sauce that perfectly balances sweet and tangy notes. The addition of fresh orange juice and a hint of cinnamon enhances the natural tartness of cranberries, making this sauce an exceptional accompaniment to roasted meats or as a topping for desserts. Whether you’re serving it alongside turkey or using it in festive sandwiches, this versatile cranberry sauce is sure to impress your guests. Plus, it’s simple enough to whip up in under 30 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 (12 oz) bag cranberries
Instructions
- Combine sugar, orange juice, water, ground cinnamon, cinnamon stick, salt, and cranberries in a medium saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium-high heat. Stir occasionally for about 15-20 minutes until cranberries begin to pop and the sauce thickens slightly.
- Pour the sauce into a serving dish and refrigerate for about 30 minutes until chilled before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg