Description
Elevate your Thanksgiving feast with this make-ahead cranberry sauce, bursting with sweet and tangy flavors. This vibrant dish is not only easy to prepare but can be made days in advance, allowing you to enjoy a stress-free holiday. With its beautiful color and delightful aroma, it’s the perfect complement to turkey and other festive dishes. Your family will love this recipe, making it a new holiday tradition!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fresh cranberries (about 3 cups)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 cup water
- 1 cinnamon stick
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine cranberries, sugar, water, orange zest, and salt. Stir gently.
- Add the cinnamon stick for extra flavor.
- Cook until the mixture bubbles vigorously and the cranberries begin to pop (about 5-7 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes until thickened.
- Remove from heat and let cool completely before transferring to an airtight container. Refrigerate overnight for best results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg