Cranberry Sauce for Two
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Cranberry Sauce for Two
Description
Cranberry Sauce for Two produces approximately one cup of sauce, ideal for two to four servings. It combines fresh cranberries with granulated sugar, water, and accents of orange zest and juice to balance tartness with a hint of citrus. Heating the sugar mixture to dissolve before simmering with the cranberries allows the berries to soften and burst, creating a slightly thickened sauce with a vibrant color and fresh flavor.
The finished sauce has a bright, tart taste complemented by subtle orange notes and a smooth, glossy texture. It's well suited to accompany poultry or holiday meals, adding a fresh fruity contrast to savory dishes.
Leftover sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days. If using frozen cranberries, they can be cooked directly from frozen with an added two minutes of simmering time. The recipe yields enough sauce for two half-cup servings or four quarter-cup servings, making it convenient for smaller portions.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon orange zest from 1 orange (see note 1)
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 6 ounces cranberries rinsed and picked over (see note 2, fresh
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring sugar, water, orange zest, orange juice, and salt to boil. Stir occasionally to dissolve 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
- Store leftover cranberry sauce in an airtight container refrigerated for up to 4 days.
- Zest the orange first, then juice it to prepare the citrus components.
- Fresh cranberries freeze well; cook frozen berries straight from the freezer, extending simmering time by 2 minutes.
- This recipe makes about 1 cup of sauce, enough for 2 half-cup or 4 quarter-cup servings.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 241 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.5 cup | |
| Calories | 241kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 62g | 21% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 149mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 108mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 55g | 110% |
| Vitamin A | 86IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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