Quick Homemade Cranberry Sauce for a Flavorful Feast

This Quick Homemade Cranberry Sauce is a delightful and fresh addition to your holiday table, bursting with sweet-tart flavor and made in just 15 minutes.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 12

Cooling Time 30

Total Time 57

Servings: 8 servings

Course: Sauces

Cuisine: American

Calories: 100

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Sauce

12 oz Fresh Cranberries Frozen cranberries can be used if fresh are unavailable.
1 cup Granulated Sugar Adjust to taste for sweetness.
1/2 cup Orange Juice Freshly squeezed for better flavor.
1/2 cup Water Adjust for desired thickness.
1 pinch Salt Balances sweetness.
1 stick Cinnamon Stick To be discarded after cooking.
1 strip Orange Peel Remove after cooking for flavor.

Equipment

large saucepan

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions for Quick & Easy Classic Christmas Cranberry Sauce

In a large saucepan, combine equal parts granulated sugar, fresh orange juice, and water. Stir until the sugar dissolves, about 2-3 minutes.
Add fresh cranberries, salt, cinnamon stick, and orange peel. Stir gently, then simmer until small bubbles form, about 4-5 minutes.
Allow the sauce to simmer for 10-12 minutes until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens, stirring occasionally.
For a chunkier sauce, leave some cranberries whole; for a smoother sauce, simmer a bit longer.
Remove cinnamon stick and orange peel, ensuring a clean flavor.
Transfer to a bowl, cool for at least 30 minutes, then store in a covered container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 25gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 2gSugar: 22gVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This cranberry sauce can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 10 days or frozen for 3 months. The flavors deepen as it sits, making it even more delicious.

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