Description
A bright, fresh homemade cranberry sauce made with bursting cranberries, sugar, and a hint of orange. Perfectly sweet-tart, thick, and vibrant, this classic sauce comes together quickly and pairs beautifully with turkey and holiday meals.
Ingredients
340g fresh cranberries
200g granulated sugar
240ml water
1 orange, zested and juiced
Instructions
- Rinse the cranberries under cold water and drain well.
- Add the cranberries, sugar, water, and orange zest to a medium saucepan.
- Place over medium heat and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves.
- Reduce heat to a gentle simmer and cook for 10–15 minutes, until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat and stir in the fresh orange juice.
- Allow the sauce to cool; it will continue to thicken as it sets.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
The sauce thickens naturally as it cools due to cranberry pectin.
Adjust sugar to taste for a more tart or sweet sauce.
Optional additions include a cinnamon stick or splash of vanilla.
Frozen cranberries can be used without thawing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
