Description

Tasty Christmas Cranberry Sauce is the perfect holiday condiment, bursting with vibrant flavors that elevate your festive meals. With its delightful balance of tart and sweet, this homemade sauce creates a warm, inviting aroma that fills your kitchen and brings family together around the table. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, it’s bound to become a cherished part of your holiday traditions.

Ingredients

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12 oz (340g) fresh cranberries
1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
1 cup (240ml) filtered water
Zest of 1 orange
1 cinnamon stick

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Instructions

Rinse cranberries under cold water, removing stems and bad berries.
In a medium saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, water, orange zest, and cinnamon stick. Stir gently.
Heat over medium until it reaches a gentle boil; listen for popping cranberries.
Reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes until most cranberries burst and the sauce thickens. Stir occasionally.
Cool at room temperature before transferring to an airtight container.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Condiment
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
Calories: 70
Sugar: 14g
Sodium: 0mg
Fat: 0g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 17g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg