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Homemade cranberry sauce
Homemade cranberry sauce takes only 15 minutes, a few ingredients and never tastes like the can!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes minutes
Total Time 20 minutes minutes
Servings 4
Calories 344kcal
Author Rachel Ballard
- 1 12-ounce package of fresh cranberries checked for stems and any squishy ones removed
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1 slice orange with the rind and all about 1/2 inch thick
Combine all the ingredients in a medium sauce pan and place over medium high heat.
Stir well, and bring to a boil
Reduce heat to medium low and boil until thickened; about 15 minutes.
Remove the orange slice.
Skim any foam from the sauce once it cools.
Chill or serve warm.
May be made up to 5 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
Calories: 344kcal