Cranberry Sauce
Servings: 12 Servings
Ingredients
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- ⅔ cup orange juice
- ⅓ cup water
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 12 ounces cranberries fresh
Instructions
- Place the granulated sugar, brown sugar, orange juice, water, orange zest, and cinnamon stick in a medium saucepan. Heat over low heat until the sugars dissolve.½ cup granulated sugar, ½ cup light brown sugar, ⅔ cup orange juice, ⅓ cup water, 1 tablespoon orange zest, 1 cinnamon stick
- Add the fresh cranberries, and adjust the heat to low-medium. Stir occasionally, and continue to cook for 15 to 20 minutes until the cranberries pop and the mixture begins to thicken.12 ounces cranberries
- Once the sauce has thickened, remove from heat, discard the cinnamon stick, and allow the sauce to cool for at least 30 minutes. Transfer the cranberry sauce to a heat-safe bowl, and place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
- See post for storage options.
Notes
*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 2 ounces of cranberry sauce. Actual calories will vary.
*For more information, tips, and answers to frequently asked questions, please refer to the post.
Nutrition Facts
Cranberry Sauce
Serving Size
2 ounces
Amount per Serving
Calories
105
% Daily Value*
Fat
0.1
g
0
%
Saturated Fat
0.01
g
0
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.03
g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.01
g
Sodium
5
mg
0
%
Potassium
137
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
27
g
9
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
23
g
26
%
Protein
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
80
IU
2
%
Vitamin C
28
mg
34
%
Calcium
20
mg
2
%
Iron
0.2
mg
1
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
