PrintDo-Ahead Cranberry Sauce for an Easy Thanksgiving Delight!
A simple and delicious do-ahead cranberry sauce that makes your Thanksgiving preparation easier.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fresh cranberries
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
Instructions
- Rinse the cranberries under cold water and remove any stems or bad berries.
- In a medium saucepan, combine water and sugar over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- Add the cranberries, cinnamon, nutmeg, and orange zest to the saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 10-15 minutes until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat and let it cool to room temperature.
- Transfer the sauce to a container and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- This sauce can be made up to a week in advance.
- Adjust the sugar according to your taste preference.
- For a twist, add chopped nuts or dried fruits.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Find it online: https://howeats.com/do-ahead-cranberry-sauce-easy-thanksgiving/