Cranberry Sauce with Apple Cider
Cranberry Sauce with Apple Cider brings tart berries together with the mellow sweetness of cider, lifted by orange zest and warm spices. Cinnamon sticks and cloves infuse a cozy aroma, creating a glossy sauce that balances bright acidity with gentle sweetness. Serve it alongside holiday roasts or as a vibrant spread for leftover sandwiches and cheese boards.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
In a large saucepan, combine the apple cider, sugar, cinnamon sticks, orange zest, and cloves. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the sugar is dissolved and the flavors are blended, 10 to 15 minutes.
- 2
Stir the cranberries into the saucepan, increase the heat to high, and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring constantly, until the cranberries start to pop, 5 to 10 minutes.
- 3
Lower the heat to low and cook until the sauce starts to thicken, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Remove the cinnamon sticks and cloves. Pour into a shallow dish to cool and serve.
- Calories 102.54 kcal Moderate
- Protein 0.11 g Low Source
- Carbs 26.23 g Moderate
- Total Fat 0.1 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 0.02 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source
- Sodium 3.01 mg Low Source
- Fiber 3.1 g Moderate
- Sugar 20.54 g High
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 16.1 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.18 mg Low Source
- Potassium 70.06 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 0.16 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 6.78 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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