Description
A tangy and sweet cranberry sauce that’s perfect for your holiday table. This Best Ever Cranberry Sauce recipe is easy to make and bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
- 12 oz fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup orange juice
- ½ cup water
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine cranberries, sugar, orange juice, water, orange zest, cinnamon, and salt. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
- Cook the Sauce: Cook for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature. Transfer to a serving dish or refrigerate until ready to use. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For a more textured sauce, reserve ½ cup of cranberries and stir them in during the last 2 minutes of cooking.
- Add a splash of vanilla extract or a dash of nutmeg for extra warmth.
