Description
This homemade cranberry sauce is a delightful blend of tart cranberries and sweet orange juice, enhanced with a touch of cinnamon. It’s the perfect accompaniment to your holiday meals, offering a fresh and vibrant flavor that surpasses any store-bought version.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the orange juice and sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
- Add the cranberries and cinnamon to the saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and simmer for about 10-15 minutes, or until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat and let it cool. The sauce will continue to thicken as it cools.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
For a twist, consider adding a splash of orange liqueur or a pinch of nutmeg. This sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 87
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cranberry sauce, homemade, Thanksgiving, side dish
