Description
This is the ultimate homemade cranberry sauce — tangy, sweet, and perfectly balanced! 🍒✨ Quick to make and ideal for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any festive meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz (340g) fresh cranberries
- 1 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 tsp orange zest (optional)
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine water and sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
- Add cranberries, orange zest, cinnamon, and salt. Return to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cranberries burst and sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature. The sauce will thicken more as it cools.
- Transfer to a serving dish or jar. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
💡 Tip: For extra flavor, stir in a splash of orange juice or a teaspoon of balsamic vinegar. Can be made 2–3 days ahead and stored in the fridge!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Condiments, Holiday Recipes, Sauces
- Method: Simmered
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cranberry sauce, homemade cranberry sauce, thanksgiving sauce, christmas side dish