15 Minute Homemade Cranberry Sauce
Homemade Cranberry Sauce is always something that shows up at our house during the holidays. Easy to make and only takes 15 minutes.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 126kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup orange juice juice from 2 oranges
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 4 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
Instructions
- Wash cranberries and pick out bad or bruised ones.
- Bring water, orange juice, orange zest, and sugar to a boil.
- Add cranberries and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until cranberries have burst. Mash gently with a spoon. Remove from the heat and cool completely.
- At this point, you can transfer the sauce to an air-tight bowl or a covered serving dish and place it in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Notes
Recipe Tips
- Use fresh orange juice: It brightens the flavor and adds a slight citrusy flavor.
- Use fresh or frozen cranberries: Both will work well for this recipe.
- Chill: Allow time to cool and chill before serving. The sauce will continue to thicken as it cools.
- Make a double batch: If you are expecting a crowd, make a double batch.
- Stock up: Cranberries are in season during the holidays; therefore, I like to buy several bags and freeze them for recipes throughout the year.
Nutrition
Calories: 126kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 72mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 62IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.2mg
