Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce
Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce is a classic side that’s a must on your holiday table! Made with fresh cranberries, orange juice, and a touch of cinnamon, this easy homemade sauce pops with sweet and tangy flavor that cooks in minutes.
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 82kcal
Equipment
- serving dish
Ingredients
- 12 ounce bag fresh or frozen cranberries (about 3 cups)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup orange juice (about 2 oranges)
- ½ cup water
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Combine sugar, orange juice, water, and cinnamon in a medium saucepan and whisk.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Once it’s bubbling, add the cranberries and drop the heat to medium-low.
- Simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the berries begin to pop and the sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat and let the sauce cool completely. It will continue to thicken as it cools. Spoon into a serving dish or jar and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For more orange flavor, add a tablespoon of orange zest.
- Fresh squeezed orange juice makes all the difference in flavor.
- Reduce the sugar if you prefer a tangier sauce. Add more if you like it sweeter.
- Blend after cooking for a silky smooth finish.
- Chill overnight to let the flavors deepen.
- A small splash of water or juice loosens it if it thickens too much.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 82kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 44mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.1mg