Description
Ina Garten’s Make Ahead Cranberry Sauce is a festive delight that balances sweet and tart flavors, making it an essential addition to your Thanksgiving table. This easy-to-make sauce is not only perfect for complementing turkey and ham but also shines as a vibrant ingredient in various dishes. With fresh cranberries, tangy citrus, and a hint of apple, every bite bursts with flavor, elevating any meal to a celebratory feast. Plus, you can prepare this sauce in advance, saving you time and stress on the big day. Whether served alongside your main dish or as part of an appetizer spread, this cranberry sauce is sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries
- 1 Granny Smith apple
- 1 3/4 cups sugar
- 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 about 5-10 minutes until the skins pop.
- Stir in the chopped apple, grated zests, and juices. Cook 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: Sauce
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg