Description
A simple and delicious recipe for homemade cranberry sauce that is perfect for any holiday meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fresh cranberries
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the cranberries under cold water and remove any stems or bad berries.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the water and sugar over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- Add the cranberries to the saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 10-15 minutes, or until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens.
- If desired, stir in the cinnamon for added flavor.
- Remove from heat and let it cool before serving.
Notes
- This sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Feel free to adjust the sugar to taste, depending on your preference for sweetness.
- For a twist, add orange zest or chopped nuts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg