Cranberry Sauce With Apple Cider Recipe

This vibrant cranberry sauce recipe, adapted from a beloved Cooking Light recipe (November 2002) and featured in our local newspaper, elevates the classic holiday side dish. Bursting with tart cranberries and the warm sweetness of apple cider, it's the perfect complement to your Thanksgiving or Christmas feast. Easy to make and incredibly delicious!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 291 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cranberry Sauce With Apple Cider

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How to Make Cranberry Sauce With Apple Cider

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine cranberries, apple cider, sugar, orange juice, lemon zest, cinnamon, and cloves.
  2. Bring mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.
  3. Reduce heat to low, and simmer gently for 15-20 minutes, or until most of the cranberries have burst and the sauce has thickened slightly. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
  4. Remove from heat and let cool completely before serving. The sauce will thicken further as it cools.
  5. Serve chilled or at room temperature alongside your favorite holiday dishes.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

280g

Fat

0g

Carbs

25g