Description
Make-Ahead Thanksgiving Cranberry Sauce is the perfect blend of sweet and tart, creating a vibrant addition to your holiday feast. Bursting with the flavors of fresh cranberries, zesty orange, and warm spices, this simple recipe can be prepared in advance, saving you time on the big day. Just imagine a luscious crimson sauce that enhances your turkey and delights your guests—this sauce is sure to become a cherished tradition at your Thanksgiving table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Rinse and drain cranberries thoroughly. Zest one orange and squeeze its juice into a measuring cup.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine cranberries, sugar, orange juice, orange zest, water, and cinnamon stick. Stir occasionally.
- Bring to a gentle boil; cook for 10-15 minutes until thickened and most berries have burst.
- Taste and adjust sweetness if needed. Remove from heat and discard the cinnamon stick.
- Allow sauce to cool at room temperature, then transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least two hours or overnight.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg