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Easy Cranberry Sauce with Citrus

Sweet Cranberry Sauce is one of the best holiday treats! It's easy to make and complements a holiday meal. Thanksgiving dinner isn't complete without it!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Desserts, Side Dish, Spread, Starters and Sides
Cuisine: American, Jam
Allergy: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 6
Calories: 176kcal
Author: Marina Rizhkov

Ingredients

  • 12 oz fresh cranberries (or frozen)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 large orange, for zest
  • 1 large orange, juiced, about ½ cup
  • 1 stick cinnamon

Instructions

  • In a small pan mix together all the ingredients.
    12 oz fresh cranberries, 1 cup sugar, ½ cup water, 1 large orange,, 1 large orange,, 1 stick cinnamon
    cranberries water orange zest and a cinnamon stick in water in a pot.
  • Over medium-high heat, bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 10-15 minutes until most of the cranberries burst.
    cooked cranberry sauce in a big pot.
  • Remove the cinnamon stick from the pan and let the sauce cool completely. The sauce will thicken when it cools.
    a pot of cranberry sauce with a wooden spoon.

Notes

Make it at least one day before serving because it’s best at room temperature. Allow the cranberry sauce to cool before you store it, and then put it in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 10 days. You can also freeze it for up to a year. Just let it defrost in the fridge the day before use.

Nutrition

Calories: 176kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 128mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 134IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 0.2mg