This homemade cranberry sauce recipe is a must-have for your holiday feast. Made with fresh cranberries, orange zest, and a hint of cinnamon, it is bursting with flavor and the perfect accompaniment to turkey or ham. Whip up a batch of Hazel's cranberry sauce and impress your guests with this delicious and easy-to-make side dish.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 cinnamon stick
Directions
- Rinse the cranberries under cold water and pick out any stems or bad berries.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the cranberries, sugar, water, orange zest, and cinnamon stick.
- Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 10-15 minutes, or until the cranberries have burst and the sauce has thickened.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and let the cranberry sauce cool completely.
- Once cooled, remove the cinnamon stick and transfer the cranberry sauce to a serving dish.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve chilled and enjoy alongside your Thanksgiving turkey or holiday ham!
