Simple Homemade Cranberry Sauce
The best recipe for an easy, delicious homemade cranberry sauce!
Servings: 1 cups
Calories: 68kcal
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup water
- 2 Tablespoons orange juice
- 1/2 cup (99 grams) granulated white sugar
- 12 ounces (340 grams) fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the water, orange juice, and sugar. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves.3/4 cup water, 2 Tablespoons orange juice, 1/2 cup (99 grams) granulated white sugar
- Rinse the cranberries and pick out any that are browned or bruised.12 ounces (340 grams) fresh or frozen cranberries
- Stir in cranberries and cinnamon. Bring mixture to a boil. Lower the heat and let simmer uncovered for 10-15 minutes, until the cranberries pop and the sauce thickens slightly.1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- Remove from heat and allow to cool completely. The sauce will thicken further as it cools. Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Notes
- Variation: Experiment with replacing all or part of the granulated sugar with brown sugar or maple syrup; it will just have a slightly different taste and consistency.
- Make Ahead: This recipe is great for making ahead. It can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Nutrition
Calories: 68kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 36mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 25IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.1mg