Description
A perfect balance of tart and sweet, this homemade cranberry sauce features fresh cranberries, aromatic spices, and a bright citrus finish, making it a must-have for the holiday table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 5 whole cloves
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Combine water and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until dissolved.
- Add cranberries, cinnamon stick, cloves, and orange zest. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring until cranberries burst and the sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice.
- Let cool, then refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
For added flavor, consider variations such as adding nutmeg, swapping sugar for maple syrup, or incorporating fresh ginger.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cranberry sauce, holiday recipe, Thanksgiving, festive, homemade