Description
Elevate your holiday feast with this vibrant Holiday Cranberry Sauce, a perfect blend of tangy and sweet flavors that will steal the spotlight on your table. Made with fresh cranberries and aromatic spices, this easy-to-make sauce not only complements roasted turkey but also adds a colorful touch to any dish. Whether served warm or chilled, it’s the ultimate festive accompaniment that guests will rave about!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Rinse the cranberries under cold water, removing any damaged berries.
- In a medium saucepan, combine water and sugar over medium heat until dissolved.
- Add cranberries, orange zest, and cinnamon stick; stir gently.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes until cranberries burst and the sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Let cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For a natural sweetness, substitute some sugar with honey. Add diced apples or pears for an extra fruity twist. Feel free to spice things up with a splash of bourbon or jalapeño for some kick.