Cranberry Sauce

  

Cranberry sauce is a classic holiday side dish that is often served with turkey and ham. It is tart and tangy and has a beautiful bright red color. Cranberry sauce is easy to make and can be made ahead of time.

 

Ingredients:

 

1 bag (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries

1 cup sugar

1/2 cup orange juice

1 tablespoon grated orange zest

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

Instructions:

 

In a medium saucepan, combine the cranberries, sugar, orange juice, orange zest, cinnamon, and cloves.

Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.

Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the cranberries have burst and the sauce has thickened.

Remove from the heat and let cool slightly before serving.

Tips:

 

If you prefer a sweeter cranberry sauce, you can add more sugar.

For a thicker cranberry sauce, simmer the mixture for longer.

To make cranberry sauce ahead of time, let it cool completely before storing it in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Variations:

 

Cranberry Sauce with Apples: Add 1/2 cup chopped apples to the saucepan with the cranberries, sugar, orange juice, orange zest, cinnamon, and cloves.

Cranberry Sauce with Ginger: Add 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger to the saucepan with the cranberries, sugar, orange juice, orange zest, cinnamon, and cloves.

Cranberry Sauce with Brandy: Add 1/4 cup brandy to the saucepan with the cranberries, sugar, orange juice, orange zest, cinnamon, and cloves.

Cranberry sauce is a delicious and versatile side dish that can be enjoyed all year round. It is a great way to add a tart and tangy flavor to your meals.