Fresh Sweet Cranberry Sauce with a Twist

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I've been making these cranberries for nearly 30 years. It's the first thing I prepare for Thanksgiving and Christmas. I make them the weekend before so they have lots of time to sit and have even better flavor! I hollow out fresh oranges for serving cups. Makes a beautiful presentation and I use the orange segments in my turkey brine. Cut the oranges in a zig-zag pattern around the center to make it even more holiday special! Make ahead several days before serving for best flavor. I suppose they could be served warm as well, but I find the coolness of the berries is a nice contrast with the other hot foods in the meal. You can use 2 to 3 cinnamon sticks in place of ground cinnamon, which will yield a lighter color.

Submitted by aunt tilly
Updated on September 26, 2022
Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 1 ½ cups white sugar

  • ⅔ cup water

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries, rinsed

Directions

  1. Stir sugar, water, and cinnamon together in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Add cranberries to the boiling water mixture and cook until they begin to pop, about 10 minutes. Pour cranberry mixture into a glass bowl.

  2. Refrigerate, stirring occasionally, until completely chilled.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

220 Calories
0g Fat
57g Carbs
0g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 220
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 2mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 57g 21%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 52g
Protein 0g 0%
Vitamin C 8mg 8%
Calcium 10mg 1%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 51mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.