Homemade Cranberry Sauce
This quick and easy Homemade Cranberry Sauce is a delightful blend of tangy cranberries, sweet sugar, and aromatic orange zest, making it a perfect accompaniment for festive meals.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 100kcal
Ingredients
For the Sauce
- 1 cup granulated sugar Sweet base for the sauce.
- 12 oz. fresh or frozen cranberries Main ingredient for the sauce.
- 2 tsp. finely grated orange zest Adds aromatic flavor to the sauce.
- 1 pinch kosher salt Enhances and balances flavors.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the sugar with 1 cup of water. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
- Add the cranberries to the pan and bring the mixture to a vigorous boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce the heat to medium and allow the mixture to simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until it thickens.
- Remove from heat and stir in the grated orange zest and a pinch of salt.
- Let the sauce cool; it will thicken further as it cools.
- Transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate until needed.
Notes
This sauce can be made up to a week in advance. For a lower sugar version, consider natural sweeteners like honey or agave syrup. Store any leftovers in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.