Description
A vibrant and tangy cranberry sauce that elevates holiday meals, perfect for turkey, stuffing, or as a unique condiment.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water (or orange juice)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Rinse the cranberries under cool water, discarding any that are soft or shriveled.
- Combine the sugar and water (or juice) in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- Add the rinsed cranberries to the boiling mixture and return to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt after turning off the heat.
- Cool the cranberry sauce before transferring it to a container, allowing it to thicken further in the fridge.
Notes
Consider substituting honey or maple syrup for sugar or adding spices like cinnamon for a seasonal twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg