Tangy Cranberry Sauce
Elevate your holiday table with this vibrant and flavorful Tangy Cranberry Sauce, a quintessential side dish that perfectly balances sweet, tart, and spiced notes. Made with fresh cranberries, orange juice, and a touch of brown sugar, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 20 minutes, delivering a velvety sauce packed with festive flavors like grated orange zest, cinnamon, and cloves. Whether you’re serving it as a zesty companion to turkey, ham, or a plant-based main dish, this homemade cranberry sauce is a must-have for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any special occasion. Plus, it can be made ahead and stored for up to a week, making it a stress-free addition to your celebration.
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Ingredients
- 12 ounces Fresh cranberries
- 0.5 cups Orange juice
- 0.5 cups Water
- 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.25 cups Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoons Grated orange zest
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.125 teaspoons Ground cloves
Directions
Step 1
Rinse the fresh cranberries thoroughly under cold water, discarding any soft or damaged ones.
Step 2
In a medium saucepan, combine the orange juice, water, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Stir the mixture over medium heat until the sugars dissolve completely.
Step 3
Add the cranberries to the saucepan and bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium-high heat.
Step 4
Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer the cranberries for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until most of them have burst and the sauce has thickened.
Step 5
Stir in the grated orange zest, ground cinnamon, and ground cloves. Mix well to evenly distribute the spices throughout the sauce.
Step 6
Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the cranberry sauce to cool to room temperature. The sauce will thicken further as it cools.
Step 7
Transfer the sauce to a serving dish or an airtight container if making ahead. Refrigerate for up to one week.
Step 8
Serve chilled or at room temperature as a tangy side dish or condiment!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 773.4 grams (773.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 928 |
| Total Fat 0.90g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat 0.00g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 21mg | 1% |
| Total Carbohydrate 240.50g | 87% |
| Dietary Fiber 13.30g | 48% |
| Total Sugars 210.00g | |
| Protein 2.40g | 5% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 87mg | 7% |
| Iron 1mg | 7% |
| Potassium 563mg | 12% |
Source of Calories