619
Amount Per Serving: Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Easy Homemade Cranberry Sauce is a classic accompaniment for holiday meals, particularly Thanksgiving and Christmas. This easy homemade version combines fresh or frozen cranberries with a touch of citrus zest, creating a sauce that’s tangy, sweet, and bursting with flavor.
Why You’ll Love This Easy Homemade Cranberry Sauce
You’ll love this cranberry sauce because it’s:
- Quick and Easy: Made with just a few simple ingredients and ready in under 30 minutes.
- Customizable: Adjust the sweetness to your liking and add your favorite citrus zest.
- Versatile: Perfect for holiday dinners, but also great on sandwiches, desserts, and more.
- Make-Ahead Friendly: Can be prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
Ingredients For Easy Homemade Cranberry Sauce
- 16 ounces fresh or frozen cranberries
- ⅓ cup water
- ⅓ cup sugar, plus more if needed
- Zest of one lemon or orange
How to Make Easy Homemade Cranberry Sauce
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Set aside ½ cup of the cranberries.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the remaining cranberries, water, sugar, and citrus zest to a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Cook: Bring the mixture to a slow simmer and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring often.
- Adjust Sweetness: Taste the sauce and add more sugar if desired. Add the reserved cranberries.
- Simmer Again: Simmer for another 10 minutes, stirring often.
- Cool and Store: Let the sauce cool to room temperature, then transfer to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to a few weeks.
Tips
- Taste Test: Adjust the sweetness by adding more sugar if the sauce is too tart for your liking.
- Stir Often: Stir the sauce frequently to prevent it from sticking to the pan.
- Make Ahead: This sauce can be made a few days in advance, making holiday meal prep easier.
Variations
- Spiced Cranberry Sauce: Add a pinch of cinnamon, nutmeg, or cloves for a warm, spiced flavor.
- Citrus Twist: Use a combination of lemon and orange zest for a more complex citrus flavor.
- Alcohol-Infused: Add a splash of orange liqueur or red wine for a boozy twist.
What to Serve with Cranberry Sauce
- Roasted Turkey or Chicken: The classic pairing for Thanksgiving and Christmas.
- Sandwiches: Spread on turkey or ham sandwiches for a tangy contrast.
- Desserts: Spoon over cheesecake, ice cream, or yogurt for a fruity topping.
Storage
Store the cranberry sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It should last for a few weeks, but discard if it smells funny or you see mold.
Yield: 8
EASY HOMEMADE CRANBERRY SAUCE
Easy homemade cranberry sauce, tart and sweet, perfect for serving on Thanksgiving and all your other holidays!
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Total Time
25 minutes
Ingredients
- 16 ounces fresh or frozen cranberries
- ⅓ cup water
- ⅓ cup sugar, plus more if needed
- the zest of one lemon or orange
Instructions
- Set aside a ½ cup of the cranberries.
- Add the remaining cranberries and the rest of the ingredients to a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Bring to a slow simmer and cook about 10 minutes, stirring often.
- Taste and add more sugar if desired and the cranberries you set aside earlier.
- Simmer another 10 minutes, stirring often.
- Store in the refrigerator. It should last a few weeks - discard if it smells funny or you see mold.
Notes
Approximate Nutrition Information
Per serving (based on 8 servings):
- Calories: 70
- Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Protein: 0g
- Fiber: 2g
- Note: Nutrition values are approximate and can vary based on specific ingredients used.
Nutrition Information:
Serving Size:
1 gramsAmount Per Serving: Unsaturated Fat: 0g