Ina Garten’s Make Ahead Cranberry Sauce
Elevate your holiday gatherings with Ina Garten’s Make Ahead Cranberry Sauce, a delightful blend of sweet and tart flavors that perfectly complements turkey, chicken, or a cozy weeknight dinner. This recipe is incredibly easy to prepare in advance, freeing up your time for what truly matters—enjoying the company of loved ones. With its vibrant color and versatile uses, this cranberry sauce is not just for Thanksgiving; it shines at any occasion. Serve it alongside your favorite dishes or get creative with leftovers to impress your guests!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 12-ounce bag fresh cranberries
- 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 the cranberries, sugar, and 1 cup of water. Cook over medium heat for 5 – 10 minutes until the cranberries pop.
- Add the chopped apple, orange zest, orange juice, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Cook for another 15 – 20 minutes until thickened.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool completely to thicken further.
- Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg