Description
This Cranberry Sauce recipe is a simple and flavorful addition to your holiday table. Tangy cranberries are simmered with orange zest and juice, creating a deliciously sweet and tart sauce with a hint of cinnamon.
Ingredients
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Sauce:
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 (12-ounce) bag cranberries
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, orange zest, water, and orange juice. Cook over medium heat until it boils.
- Add Cranberries: Once boiling, add cranberries and cook, stirring occasionally, until they burst and thicken, about 8-12 minutes. Adjust cooking time for desired consistency. Stir in cinnamon.
- Cool and Chill: Transfer the sauce to a bowl and let it cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve; the sauce will thicken as it chills.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
