Easy Cranberry Sauce
I have tried everything from raw cranberry relish to Jellied Cranberry Sauce with mandarin oranges and nuts, and this cranberry sauce is the one that I always come back to. It is simple, uses real cranberries, and just a few powerful ingredients – cinnamon sticks and orange zest – to add a warm and bright flavor that complements the cranberries.
  • CourseSauces and Dressings
Servings Prep Time
4people 5minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
10minutes 5minutes
Servings Prep Time
4people 5minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
10minutes 5minutes
Ingredients
  • 12ounces Cranberriesfresh*
  • 1-2 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 TBS Orange Zestzest of one or two oranges
  • Sugar
Instructions
  1. Place the cranberries and cinnamon stick/s in a medium-sized saucepan with about 1 cup water.
  2. Cover and cook over medium-high heat.
  3. The cranberries will begin to sputter and soften. If it looks dry, add more water.
  4. Cook until the cranberries are breaking down, about 10 minutes.
  5. Once they are beginning to look like a sauce consistency, add the orange zest and sugar to taste. Some people like their cranberry sauce very sweet and some like it on the tart side. I lean towards the tart side, but even so, sugar is needed to take away the very tart taste of cranberries.
  6. The sauce will jell up when it cools.
Recipe Notes

* Most places carry fresh cranberries during Thanksgiving season, but if you can’t find them, you can use a bag of frozen cranberries.