Homemade Cranberry Sauce
Elevate your holiday meals with this delightful Homemade Cranberry Sauce, a vibrant and tangy addition that’s quick to prepare and bursting with fresh flavors. Made with simple ingredients like fresh cranberries, orange juice, and warm spices, this sauce is perfect for Thanksgiving or any festive gathering. It pairs beautifully with savory dishes and desserts alike, making it a versatile condiment that ensures your meals are both memorable and delicious.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries
- 3/4 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup golden brown sugar
- Zest from one orange
- 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (or cinnamon)
- 2 tablespoons fruit juice (e.g., apple cider)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, fresh orange juice, orange zest, and pumpkin pie spice. Stir until sugars dissolve.
- Add the rinsed cranberries to the mixture. Cook while stirring frequently until most cranberries pop and the sauce thickens (about 10 minutes).
- Lower the heat and stir in the fruit juice of your choice. Cook for an additional minute.
- Remove from heat; the sauce will thicken as it cools. Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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