Elevate Your Feast with Fancy Cranberry Sauce
Fancy Cranberry Sauce is a festive delight that merges the tartness of fresh cranberries with a hint of sweetness and citrus brightness. This simple yet elegant recipe transforms any holiday table into a gourmet experience, making it perfect for Thanksgiving and beyond.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: About 2 cups 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 cinnamon stick
Instructions
- Rinse cranberries under cool water in a colander.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine rinsed cranberries, sugar, and water. Stir until sugar dissolves.
- Once bubbling, add orange zest and cinnamon stick.
- Simmer for 10-15 minutes until most berries burst and mixture thickens, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and let it cool slightly before transferring to a serving bowl or jar. Mash for smoother texture if desired.
- Serve alongside turkey or any meat dish.
Notes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg