Cranberries are in-season right now. Cranberries are a healthy high-fiber fruit. Aside from their UTI-prevention properties, cranberries also contain a good amount of vitamin C, antioxidants, and phytochemicals such as anthocyanins. They are a bit tart, so to make the sauce, you need to add some sugar. I like to limit the sugar as much as possible, and cook the sauce for a longer period of time. This recipe cooks for 20-25 minutes, but you can cook it for over an hour. Just be careful not to burn it (I've certainly done that before!).
Cranberry sauce can be used with pork dishes, turkey dishes, and in baking. Check back for more recipes with this cranberry sauce.
Cranberry Sauce
What you'll need:
- 2 cups fresh cranberries, rinsed
- 1/ 3 cup water
- 2 tbsp orange juice
- zest from 1/2 an orange (don't forget to wash the orange)
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 cup, plut 1 tbsp sugar
Combine everything in a medium sauce pan. Bring to a boil, then lower heat to a simmer. Stir frequently, especially as the mixture thickens. After the sauce has thickened, maintain heat on low and keep covered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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