Classic Christmas Cranberry Sauce: The Best Homemade Delight
Classic Christmas Cranberry Sauce is a delightful homemade condiment perfect for the holiday season, featuring fresh cranberries and a hint of orange.
Equipment
- Saucepan
Ingredients
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- ½ cup water
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries washed and sorted
- small pinch of salt
- 1 stick cinnamon
- 1 strip orange peel use a peeler or paring knife
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, combine sugar, orange juice, and water.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir the ingredients together until they are well combined and the sugar has started to dissolve.
- To the mixture, add cranberries, a pinch of salt, a cinnamon stick, and a piece of orange peel.
- Stir gently to distribute the cranberries and spices throughout the mixture.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently.
- Allow it to continue cooking for about 10 minutes, or until most of the cranberries have popped.
- If you prefer, leave a handful of cranberries whole for texture.
- Once cooked to your liking, let the cranberry sauce cool for at least 30 minutes in the saucepan.
- Then, transfer it to a covered container and refrigerate until you’re ready to use it.
- The sauce can be prepared up to 3 days in advance, making it a convenient option for planning ahead.
Notes
This sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for convenience.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 30gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin C: 10mg
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