Description
A delightful and tangy twist on traditional cranberry sauce, these Lemon Kissed Cranberries are a perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors. This easy recipe is a must-have for your holiday table.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Cranberries
- 12 ounces
Granulated Sugar
- 3/4 cup
Water
- 1/2 cup
Fresh Lemon Juice
- 2 tablespoons
Lemon Zest
- 1 tablespoon
Salt
- Pinch
Instructions
- Rinse the Cranberries: Rinse the cranberries and discard any that are soft or bruised.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a medium saucepan, combine water, sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and salt. Stir until sugar is dissolved.
- Cook the Cranberries: Add cranberries to the saucepan and cook for 10-12 minutes until they pop and the mixture thickens slightly.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from heat, let cool, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- For a smoother sauce, mash or blend the cranberries slightly.
- This dish is versatile and pairs well with turkey, ham, or as a topping for yogurt or oatmeal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
