Mike's Special Holiday Cranberry Recipe
Get ready to dazzle your holiday table with *Mike's Special Holiday Cranberry Recipe*—a vibrant, homemade cranberry sauce that’s bursting with festive flavor! This quick and easy recipe combines fresh cranberries, a touch of tangy orange juice, warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, and a hint of vanilla for a perfectly balanced, sweet-tart accompaniment to your holiday feast. With a prep time of just 5 minutes and a 15-minute simmer, this dish is a stress-free way to elevate your Thanksgiving or Christmas spread. Serve it chilled to let the flavors shine, alongside roasted turkey, ham, or even as a topping for desserts. This holiday classic is sure to impress your guests and become a new family favorite! Keywords: holiday cranberry sauce, homemade cranberry recipe, easy cranberry sauce, festive side dish, Thanksgiving recipe.
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Ingredients
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup orange juice
- 0.5 cup water
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
Step 1
Rinse the cranberries under cold water and discard any that are soft or damaged.
Step 2
In a medium saucepan, combine the orange juice, water, and granulated sugar. Place over medium heat and stir until the sugar completely dissolves.
Step 3
Add the fresh cranberries to the saucepan. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the cranberries start to burst.
Step 4
Stir in the orange zest, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg. Allow the sauce to simmer for an additional 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 5
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Taste and adjust the sweetness or spice levels as needed.
Step 6
Let the cranberry sauce cool to room temperature, during which it will thicken slightly.
Step 7
Transfer the sauce to a serving dish or airtight container. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (743.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 801.9 |
| Total Fat 1.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 11.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 206.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 13.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 175.1g | |
| Protein 2.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 63.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 1.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 521.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories