Cranberry Sauce
Cranberry Sauce is a classic holiday recipe made from fresh cranberries, sugar, and citrus. It is quick, budget-friendly, and full of sweet-tart flavor. Serve it with turkey, ham, chicken, sandwiches, or desserts.
Ingredients
- 12 oz fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water (or orange juice)
- 1 teaspoon orange zest (optional)
Optional add-ins
- cinnamon, vanilla, maple syrup, nuts, dried fruit
Instructions
- Rinse cranberries and discard any soft or damaged ones.
- Combine sugar and water (or juice) in a saucepan. Bring to a boil.
- Add cranberries and return to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add orange zest or optional ingredients.
- Remove from heat and cool completely. The sauce thickens as it cools.
- Transfer to a container and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- Use orange juice instead of water for extra flavor.
- Add maple syrup for a deeper sweetness.
- Stir in nuts or dried fruit for texture.
- Refrigerate for up to one week.
- Sauce thickens more after chilling.