Description
Elevate your Thanksgiving feast with this Make-Ahead Thanksgiving Cranberry Sauce. Bursting with the perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors, this vibrant ruby-red sauce is the ideal accompaniment to your turkey. Easy to prepare in advance, it not only saves time but also allows the flavors to meld beautifully, ensuring a delightful experience for you and your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup filtered water
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 cinnamon stick
- ¼ cup pineapple juice (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse cranberries under cold water and discard any mushy ones. Grate the orange zest, avoiding the bitter white pith.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine cranberries, sugar, water, orange zest, and cinnamon stick. Stir gently until mixed.
- Bring to a boil while stirring; reduce heat to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes until cranberries burst.
- Check consistency—sauce should be syrupy and coat the back of a spoon.
- Optional: Stir in pineapple juice or extra spices for added flavor.
- Allow sauce to cool before transferring to an airtight container; store in the fridge until serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup (60g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg