Description
This homemade cranberry sauce is a simple and delicious addition to your meals, featuring fresh cranberries simmered with brown sugar, zesty oranges, and a warm cinnamon stick. Perfectly thickened and chilled to bring out the vibrant flavors, this sauce pairs wonderfully with holiday dishes or as a tangy topping for various meals.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 300 gram Fresh Cranberries
- 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
- 2 Oranges (zest and juice)
- 1 Cinnamon Stick
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a saucepan, add 300 grams of fresh cranberries, 1/2 cup of brown sugar, the zest and juice of 2 oranges, and 1 cinnamon stick. Gently stir the mixture over medium heat until the sugar has fully dissolved.
- Boil and Simmer: Increase the heat slightly to bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat and let the sauce simmer for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to your desired consistency.
- Cool the Sauce: Turn off the heat, remove the cinnamon stick carefully, and allow the sauce to cool for about 15 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Chill the Sauce: Transfer the sauce into a serving dish or cup. Cover the surface directly with plastic cling wrap to prevent a skin from forming and refrigerate for at least one hour to chill thoroughly.
- Serve: After chilling, your homemade cranberry sauce is ready to be served and enjoyed as a perfect accompaniment to your dishes.
Notes
- The cinnamon stick adds a warm spice note; you can adjust the quantity to taste or omit if preferred.
- For a smoother texture, you can mash the cranberries slightly after cooking.
- Make sure to press the cling wrap directly onto the surface of the sauce to avoid a thick skin forming.
- The sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Using fresh cranberries yields the best flavor and texture, but frozen cranberries can be used if fresh are unavailable.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: homemade cranberry sauce, fresh cranberries, holiday sauce, orange cranberry sauce, cinnamon cranberry sauce
