Description

Elevate your holiday feast with this vibrant and tangy Make-Ahead Thanksgiving Cranberry Sauce. Bursting with flavor, this dish is the perfect complement to turkey and a show-stopping addition to any table. With its luscious ruby hue and balance of tartness and sweetness, this sauce not only saves you time but also brings joy to your festive gatherings. Prepare it in advance, let it chill overnight, and watch as it becomes the star of your Thanksgiving spread.

Ingredients

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12 oz fresh cranberries
1 cup granulated sugar
Zest of 1 orange
1 cup water
1 cinnamon stick

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Instructions

Rinse cranberries under cool water, discarding any mushy berries.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine cranberries, sugar, water, and orange zest. Stir until sugar dissolves and cranberries begin to pop.
Add the cinnamon stick once bubbling occurs; simmer for 10 minutes.
Remove from heat and allow to cool; discard the cinnamon stick.
Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate overnight to enhance flavors.
Stir before serving alongside turkey or other holiday dishes.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Side
Method: Simmering
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/4 cup
Calories: 90
Sugar: 22g
Sodium: 0mg
Fat: 0g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: <1g
Cholesterol: 0mg