5-Ingredient Cranberry Sauce Recipe for a Festive Twist
A simple yet delicious twist on traditional cranberry sauce using just five ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Sauces
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
- Rinse the cranberries under cold water.
- In a medium saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, and orange juice.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until cranberries burst and sauce thickens.
- Stir in cinnamon and nutmeg.
- Remove from heat and let cool before serving.
Notes
- This sauce can be made a day in advance for easier preparation.
- Feel free to adjust the sugar depending on your sweetness preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: 5-Ingredient Cranberry Sauce, cranberry sauce, festive recipes, holiday recipes