Description
This cooked cranberry sauce is a simple, bright condiment that elevates everyday meals with its fresh citrus brightness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz (340 g) fresh cranberries
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (240 ml) water (or ½ cup water + ½ cup fresh orange juice)
- a pinch of salt
- 1 tsp orange zest
- ½ tsp vanilla (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the cranberries and remove any soft ones.
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, water (or juice), and salt; bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Add cranberries and cook for 10-12 minutes until most berries have burst and the mixture thickens.
- Remove from heat and stir in orange zest and vanilla (if using).
- Cool to room temperature to let it set, then store in the refrigerator.
Notes
For a smoother sauce, press through a fine-mesh sieve while still warm. Adjust sweetness based on the tartness of the cranberries.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg