dhoha123 Made from sugar and fresh cranberries, cranberry sauce recipe has a slightly chunky texture and a flavor that is both acidic and sweet. The bright red cranberries that lend this traditional holiday sauce its unique rich flavor and festive charm are the source of its name. Ideal for adding flair to festive meals!
Ingredients
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries (about 3 cups)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
How to make Cranberry Sauce Recipe
- Rinse the cranberries: Give each fresh cranberry a good wash in cold water. Remove any stems or berries that are damaged after thoroughly draining them.
- Combine ingredients: Put the cranberries, sugar, water, and salt in a medium-sized saucepan. To evenly combine everything, give it a good stir.
- Warm the blend: Heat the saucepan to a medium temperature. Stirring from time to time to dissolve the sugar, bring the mixture to a mild boil.
- Cook the cranberries: Lower the heat to low once the mixture reaches a boil. Simmer until the sauce thickens and the cranberries burst, stirring periodically, about 10 minutes.
- Add orange zest: In the final few minutes of simmering, stir in the orange zest. This enhances the flavor and scent of citrus.
- Chill the sauce: Take the pot off of the burner. Allow the sauce to continue thickening by letting it cool in the pan for around half an hour.
- Serve or store: Spoon the sauce onto a platter or place it in an airtight container once it has cooled. Serve right away or store in the fridge until needed.
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Cooling Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 110 per serving
Cranberry Sauce Recipe Variations
- Orange Cranberry Sauce with Cinnamon. For a warm, zesty flavor, add some orange juice and cinnamon to your cranberry sauce. Pour 1/2 cup of freshly squeezed orange juice in place of the water. When the cranberries are cooking, add a cinnamon stick. The cinnamon imparts a warm, fragrant flavor, and the orange juice adds a tart sweetness. Before serving, take off the cinnamon stick.
- Pineapple-cranberry Sauce. Use pineapple to give it a tropical flair. Stir add 1/2 cup of finely diced fresh pineapple after substituting 1/2 cup of pineapple juice for the water. The pineapple complements the acidic cranberries with a sweet, zesty flavor.
- Cranberry-Apple Sauce. Add the apples for sweetness and texture. Finely chop one medium apple after peeling and cored. Place it in the saucepan together with the water, sugar, and cranberries. As the apple chunks soften, they combine perfectly with the cranberries.
What to Pair with This Recipe
- Potatoes Mashed. To balance the tart taste of the cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes offer a creamy, comforting basis. The bright flavor of the sauce is counterbalanced by the potatoes’ silky, buttery texture. Savory and sweet flavors harmonize when combined in this way.
- Carrots in Glaze. To balance out the tartness of the cranberry sauce, glaze-glazed carrots provide a savory and sweet side dish. The honey or brown sugar coating brings out the inherent sweetness of the carrots, which complements the sauce well.
How To Store This Recipe?
- In The Fridge. Store cranberry sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It stays fresh for up to two weeks.
- In The Freezer. Freeze cranberry sauce in a freezer-safe container, leaving some space at the top. It keeps well for up to three months.
- To Reheat. Reheat cranberry sauce in a saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally. Alternatively, microwave it in a microwave-safe dish.
Cranberry Sauce Recipe Nutrition Facts
Calories: 880
Total Fat: 0 grams
Saturated Fat: 0 grams
Cholesterol: 0 milligrams
Sodium: 480 milligrams
Total Carbohydrates: 226 grams
Dietary Fiber: 18 grams
Sugars: 198 grams
Protein: 1 gram
Vitamin C: 36 milligrams
Calcium: 20 milligrams
Iron: 1 milligram
Potassium: 120 milligrams
