Eileen's Cranberry Sauce

Brighten up your holiday table with Eileen's Cranberry Sauce, a delightful twist on the classic Thanksgiving staple that’s bursting with vibrant flavors. This easy-to-make sauce combines fresh, plump cranberries with tangy orange juice, fragrant orange zest, and the warm spice of a cinnamon stick, perfectly balanced with a hint of vanilla. A pinch of salt enhances the natural sweetness, while simmering creates a luscious, textured sauce that’s ready in just 20 minutes. Serve it chilled or at room temperature as a tangy-sweet complement to turkey, ham, or even a cheese board. With its simple ingredients and bold flavors, Eileen's Cranberry Sauce is destined to become a festive favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 12 ounces fresh cranberries
• 3 quarters cup granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup orange juice
• 1 teaspoon orange zest
• 0.5 cup water
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 pinch salt

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the fresh cranberries under cold running water and pick out any damaged or mushy ones.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, orange juice, orange zest, and water. Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and stir until the sugar has dissolved.

Step 3

Add the cranberries, cinnamon stick, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt to the saucepan. Stir to combine.

Step 4

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. The cranberries will burst as they cook, creating a thick and textured sauce.

Step 5

Taste the sauce and adjust the sweetness by adding more sugar if desired. Simmer for another 1-2 minutes if additional sugar is added, ensuring it dissolves completely.

Step 6

Remove the saucepan from heat and discard the cinnamon stick. Let the cranberry sauce cool slightly; it will thicken as it cools.

Step 7

Transfer the sauce to a serving dish or an airtight container if making ahead. Refrigerate if not serving immediately.

Step 8

Serve the cranberry sauce chilled or at room temperature as a tangy-sweet complement to your favorite dishes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(743.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	802.7

Total Fat 0.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 11.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 207.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.5g	0%
Total Sugars 175.1g
Protein 2.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 75.3mg	0%
Iron 1.2mg	0%
Potassium 525.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1.0%

Protein: 1.2%

Carbs: 97.9%