Description
Joanna Gaines’ Holiday Cranberry Sauce is a festive and flavorful condiment made with fresh cranberries, orange juice, sugar, and warm spices. This easy-to-make sauce is perfect for holiday meals, adding a bright and tangy touch to your table. The sauce is gently cooked on the stovetop until thickened, then chilled to develop its rich flavors and festive aroma.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 3 cups fresh cranberries
- 1 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, combine the fresh cranberries, orange juice, sugar, cinnamon stick, and grated orange zest. This starts the base for the sauce with natural tartness and sweet citrus flavors.
- Cook the Sauce: Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat. Then reduce the heat to low and cook until the sauce thickens and becomes bubbly, stirring constantly to prevent sticking, for about 3 minutes.
- Cool and Refrigerate: Remove the saucepan from heat and let the cranberry sauce cool. After cooling, remove the cinnamon stick to avoid overpowering flavor. Transfer the sauce to a container and refrigerate for 2 hours and 30 minutes to let it fully set.
- Serve: Serve the cranberry sauce chilled as a tangy, sweet complement to your holiday dishes. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 days.
Notes
- Be sure to stir constantly during cooking to prevent burning and ensure even thickening.
- If you prefer a less chunky sauce, mash some of the cranberries during or after cooking.
- The cinnamon stick should be removed after cooking to avoid making the sauce too spicy.
- Use fresh cranberries for the best flavor and texture.
- The sauce can be made a day ahead to allow flavors to meld for enhanced taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
