How to Make Ultimate Cranberry Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

Thanksgiving just wouldn't be the same without a delicious cranberry sauce to accompany the turkey and all the trimmings. And if you're looking for the ultimate cranberry sauce recipe that will have everyone at the table asking for seconds, then look no further. This recipe is a perfect combination of sweet and tangy flavors, with a hint of warmth from aromatic spices.

What makes this cranberry sauce so special is the way the fresh cranberries are cooked down to a perfect consistency,...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups white sugar
  • 1 large orange, zested and juiced
  • ½ teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 4 cups cranberries
  • ½ cup toasted pecans

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 2 cups

  • Combine the sugar, orange zest and juice, and ginger in a pot over medium heat; cook and stir until the sugar is completely dissolved, about 5 minutes. Add the cranberries to the orange juice mixture; cook until the cranberries pop, about 5 minutes. Stir the pecans through the cranberry mixture; remove from heat and allow to cool completely before serving.
  • Nutrition

    233 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 1mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 48g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 42g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 20mg
    • Calcium: 19mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 120mg