Cranberry Sauce
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Cranberry Sauce
Description
This Cranberry Sauce blends granulated sugar, orange zest and juice, water, and a pinch of salt heated to boiling before adding cranberries. Simmering the berries until they begin to pop and the mixture thickens slightly produces a textured sauce balancing tart fruit and citrus sweetness.
The sauce's consistency and flavor develop as it cools. It can be served chilled or at room temperature alongside dishes needing a bright fruit complement, often enjoyed during holiday meals. Both fresh and frozen cranberries are suitable; if using frozen, add an extra few minutes to cooking time.
The recipe yields eight 1/4-cup servings, and leftovers should be refrigerated covered and consumed within four days to maintain freshness.
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon orange zest from 1 orange (see note 1)
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 12 ounces cranberries rinsed and picked over (see note 2)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, bring sugar, orange zest, orange juice, water, and a pinch of salt to boil. Stir occasionally to dissovle the sugar.
- Stir in cranberries. Simmer until slightly thickened and the berries begin to pop, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature or chill.
Notes
- Zest the orange before juicing to efficiently use the fruit without losing zest.
- Either fresh or frozen cranberries can be used; frozen can be added directly without thawing but requires slightly longer cooking.
- This recipe yields approximately eight 1/4-cup servings.
- Store leftovers refrigerated under cover for up to four days.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings (1/4 cup each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 99 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.25 cup | |
| Calories | 99kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 38mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 68mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
| Vitamin A | 57IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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