Holiday Cranberry Sauce

Name: Holiday Cranberry Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh cranberries, rinsed and sorted; 1/2 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed preferred; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1 tsp orange zest, finely grated; 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; 1/8 tsp salt

A sweet-tart sauce made with fresh cranberries, orange juice, and sugar. Essential for holiday feasts.

20 minEasyServes 870 cal/serving

AmericanSideStovetopVeganVegetarianLow CarbGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeNightshade-Free

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Ingredients

2 cups fresh cranberries, rinsed and sorted
1/2 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed preferred
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp orange zest, finely grated
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/8 tsp salt

Instructions

1

In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups rinsed and sorted fresh cranberries, 1/2 cup freshly squeezed preferred orange juice, and 1/2 cup granulated sugar.
2

Add 1 tsp finely grated orange zest, 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1/8 tsp salt to the saucepan.
3

Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar.
4

Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5

As the sauce cooks, the cranberries will begin to burst. Help this process along by gently mashing some of the berries against the side of the pan with a wooden spoon.
6

Continue cooking until the sauce has thickened and most of the cranberries have burst, about 10-15 minutes total.
7

Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in 1/2 tsp vanilla extract.
8

Allow the cranberry sauce to cool completely at room temperature. The sauce will continue to thicken as it cools.
9

Transfer to a serving bowl or storage container. The cranberry sauce can be served at room temperature or chilled.
10

For the best flavor, make this sauce a day ahead to allow the flavors to meld. It will keep refrigerated for up to 10 days or can be frozen for up to 2 months.

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Holiday Cranberry Sauce?

As written, 20 minutes: 5 of prep and 15 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 4 (15 minutes): "Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally."

What should Holiday Cranberry Sauce look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 6: cook until the sauce has thickened and most of the cranberries have burst.

Is Holiday Cranberry Sauce keto-friendly?

A serving of Holiday Cranberry Sauce carries 18 g of carbohydrate, 1 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 90 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 18 percent.

How many calories are in Holiday Cranberry Sauce?

One serving (the recipe makes 8) is about 70 calories, with 0 g protein, 18 g carbohydrate and 0 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 20 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How long does Holiday Cranberry Sauce keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Holiday Cranberry Sauce within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

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