Thanksgiving Recipes: Fresh Homemade Cranberry Sauce

It’s that time of year, again, and I really enjoy cooking Thanksgiving dinner. So I thought I would share a few recipes. First up, is a side dish or condiment that will wow your guests, and it only takes about 15 minutes to make.

I think “Homemade” wins every time!

Ingredients

  • 1 package cranberries 12 oz.
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1 1/3 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 orange zest
  • 1/3 lemon zest
  • 2/3 tsp fresh ginger

Open the package of cranberries and place them into a saucepan. Add 1/2 cup orange juice, 1 1/3 Tbsp lemon juice, and 1/3 cup sugar.

Zest the orange, lemon, and fresh ginger root on to a clean cutting board using a kitchen zester, such as the Microplane kitchen tool shown. Add the orange, lemon, and ginger zest to the cranberries in the saucepan.

Set on medium heat. Bring to a boil.

Stir the cranberry sauce, as the cranberries burst. Reduce heat, if needed.

Use a spatula to break down the cranberries further, if you prefer smoother sauce. Add a touch of sugar, if the sauce is too tart. When your cranberry sauce has reduced and thickened, it should look like the picture below.

Transfer to a bowl.

Be sure to double the recipe, if you would like leftovers for turkey sandwiches. You will be surprised how quickly this cranberry sauce disappears!

Fresh Homemade Cranberry Sauce

It’s that time of year, again, and I really enjoy cooking Thanksgiving dinner. So I thought I would share a few recipes. First up, is a side dish or condiment… Food Thanksgiving, cranberry sauce European Print This
Serves: 4 Prep Time: Cooking Time:
Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat
Rating: 5.0/5
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Ingredients

  • 1 package cranberries 12 oz.
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1 1/3 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 orange zest
  • 1/3 lemon zest
  • 2/3 tsp fresh ginger

Instructions

  1. Open the package of cranberries and place them into a saucepan. Add 1/2 cup orange juice, 1 1/3 Tbsp lemon juice, and 1/3 cup sugar.
  2. Zest the orange, lemon, and fresh ginger root on to a clean cutting board using a kitchen zester. Add the orange, lemon, and ginger zest to the saucepan.
  3. Set on medium heat. Bring to a boil. Stir the cranberry sauce, as the cranberries burst. Reduce heat, if needed.
  4. Use a spatula to break down the cranberries, if you prefer smoother sauce. Add a touch of sugar, if the sauce is too tart.
  5. Transfer to a bowl.
  6. Be sure to double the recipe, if you would like leftovers for turkey sandwiches. Enjoy!

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