Description
Elevate your holiday feast with this Make-Ahead Thanksgiving Cranberry Sauce! Bursting with a sweet-tart flavor and vibrant ruby red color, this easy-to-make sauce pairs beautifully with turkey, ham, or even cheese platters. Perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas gatherings, it can be prepared up to two weeks in advance, freeing you up to enjoy quality time with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fresh cranberries (about 3 cups)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup water
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 cinnamon stick
- Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the cranberries under cold water, discarding any stems or blemished fruits.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the water and sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Add the cranberries, orange zest, and cinnamon stick to the saucepan. Stir occasionally as the cranberries pop and release their juices.
- Simmer on low heat for 10-15 minutes until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or spice levels as needed.
- Remove from heat, cool completely, and transfer to an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to two weeks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg