Description
Indulge in the delightful balance of sweet and tart with Ina Garten’s Make Ahead Cranberry Sauce. This vibrant condiment is a must-have for your holiday table, effortlessly elevating turkey, chicken, or even appetizers like baked Brie. With its easy preparation and make-ahead convenience, you can enjoy more time with friends and family during festive gatherings. The addition of fresh apples enhances the flavor profile, making it a versatile side dish that complements various meals year-round.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12-ounce bag fresh cranberries (rinsed and picked through, discarding any that are bruised, shriveled or soft)
- 1 3/4 cups sugar
- 1 Granny Smith apple (peeled, cored and chopped)
- Grated zest and juice of 1 orange
- Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, and 1 cup of water. Cook over medium heat for 5-10 minutes until the skins pop.
- Stir in chopped apple, orange zest, orange juice, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Continue cooking for another 15-20 minutes until thickened.
- Remove from heat and let cool completely; the sauce will thicken further as it cools.
- Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg