Cranberry Sauce

Cranberry Sauce is a must have on Thanksgiving dinner as it is the perfect topping for turkey. It is very easy and quick to prepare with either frozen or fresh cranberries and can be made in advance.

The classic cranberry sauce is made with cranberries, sugar and water, and cooked until cranberries pop out and the sauce is slightly thickened. Usually orange juice, orange or lemon zest, cinnamon or other spices are then added to bring extra flavor or texture to the classic recipe. Feel free to adjust the recipe according to your own tastes. Happy holidays!

Cranberry Sauce with Turkey Breast

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Cranberry Sauce

Cranberry Sauce

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Cranberry Sauce is a must have on Thanksgiving dinner as it is the perfect topping for turkey. It is very easy and quick to prepare with either frozen or fresh cranberries and can be easily made in advance.
Servings 2 servings
Prep Time 5 hrs
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 20 mins

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz (350g) cranberries , fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup (200g) sugar
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) orange juice
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) water
  • orange zest , optional

Instructions
 

  • Put the water, orange juice and sugar to a medium saucepan and bring to a boil on medium high heat.
  • Add cranberries, bring to a boil and simmer for 10-15 minutes more until cranberries start to pop.
  • Remove from heat, sprinkle orange zest if desired and let cool to room temperature, transfer to a bowl and refrigerate until ready to use. The sauce will thicken as it cools.

Nutrition

Serving: 2gCalories: 997kcalCarbohydrates: 244.7gProtein: 0.9gFat: 0.3gSaturated Fat: 0.1gSugar: 223.1g
Calories: 997kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: christmas recipes, cranberry sauce, Thanksgiving cranberry sauce, Thansgiving recipes

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