Description
A quick, bright, and tangy-sweet homemade cranberry sauce that’s ready in just 20 minutes — perfect for holidays or any meal that needs a fresh, festive touch.
Ingredients
- 4 cups (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1 cup (200g) sugar
- 1 cup (250ml) water
- Optional: orange zest, chopped pecans, raisins, currants, blueberries, cinnamon, nutmeg, or allspice
Instructions
- Rinse cranberries under cold water and discard any bruised berries.
- In a saucepan, combine sugar and water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
- Add cranberries and return to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook uncovered for 10 minutes, until most berries burst and the sauce thickens.
- Stir in optional ingredients such as orange zest, pecans, or spices if desired.
- Remove from heat, let cool, then refrigerate until ready to serve. Sauce will thicken as it cools.
Notes
Do not overcook; simmer only until most cranberries have burst. For a citrus twist, replace half the water with orange juice. Sauce tastes best after chilling overnight.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American