Homemade Cranberry Sauce
A tart and sweet homemade cranberry sauce, perfect for holiday meals and a delicious complement to turkey, ham, or desserts.
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Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 100kcal
Ingredients
- 12 oz fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon optional
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Rinse the cranberries under cold water and remove any stems or damaged berries.
- In a medium saucepan, combine water and sugar. Stir to dissolve the sugar.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
- Add the cranberries to the boiling mixture.
- Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes.
- Stir occasionally, allowing the cranberries to burst.
- Add orange zest, cinnamon, and salt. Mix well.
- Continue to simmer for an additional 5 minutes, until thickened.
- Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
- Transfer to a serving dish and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 100kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Fiber: 2g