The Easiest Cranberry Sauce
A quick and simple homemade cranberry sauce that adds a sweet and tart flavor to your holiday meals.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar Adjust to taste
- ¼ cup orange juice Freshly squeezed is best
- ½ cup water
- 1 Zest from one orange Adds extra flavor
Instructions
Preparation
- In a saucepan, combine fresh cranberries, granulated sugar, orange juice, water, and orange zest.
Cooking
- Over medium-low heat, cook the mixture until the sugar dissolves and the cranberries begin to soften.
- Increase the heat to medium and continue to stir and cook for another 5-6 minutes until the cranberries burst.
- Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature. The sauce will thicken as it cools.
Notes
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about a week or freeze for longer storage. Let cool completely before freezing. For a smoother sauce, blend it after it cools. You can adjust the sugar to taste and experiment with spices like cinnamon or cloves.