The World's Easiest Thanksgiving Cranberry Sauce

Holiday, SeriousEats, Side dish, Thanksgiving

Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Servings: 8 to 12 servings Source:

Ingredients

1 (12-ounce; 340 g) bag fresh or frozen cranberries

1 cup sugar (7 ounces; 198 g)

1/2 cup (118 g) water

2 strips zest and 2 tablespoons (30 ml) juice from 1 orange (optional)

1 cinnamon stick (optional)

Pinch kosher salt

Directions

Combine all ingredients in a 3-quart saucier or saucepan.
Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer.
Cook, stirring occasionally, until berries start to pop.
Press berries against side of pan with a wooden spoon and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until berries are completely broken down and achieve a jam-like consistency, about 10 minutes total.

Remove from heat and allow to cool about 30 minutes.
Stir in water in 1-tablespoon increments to adjust to desired consistency.
Cranberry sauce can be served immediately or stored in the refrigerator for several months.

Nutrition

(per serving)
77 Calories 0g Fat 20g Carbs 0g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings: 8 to 12
Amount per serving
Calories 77
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 7mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 20g 7%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 18g
Protein 0g
Vitamin C 4mg 20%
Calcium 3mg 0%
Iron 0mg 0%
Potassium 23mg 0%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.