Homemade Cranberry Sauce - Just 5 Ingredients
An easy, delicious, homemade cranberry sauce. 15 minutes of work and 5 ingredients and you have a stunning, elegant, and fabulous side dish for the holidays.
Ingredients
- 2 12 oz. bags fresh cranberries
- 2 oranges, juiced and zested
- 1 cup honey (or substitute sugar if vegan)*
- 2 shallots, minced
- 1/2 cup dry sherry
- 1 cup water
- olive oil spray or additional water for cooking onion
Instructions
- Heat a large saucpan over medium heat. Add a bit of water or lightly spray with olive oil.
- Add minced shallots and cook 3-4 minutes.
- Add cranberries, honey, water, sherry, orange juice, and zest. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a low simmer and cook for approximately 10 minutes until cranberries pop. (Cooking cranberries too long will make them taste bitter). Taste and add more honey or sugar if desired.
- Remove pot from heat and allow to cool. The sauce will thicken as it cools. Once cool, store in refrigerator.
- Serve with your favorite holiday dishes. Leftovers are excellent on toast, muffins, or oatmeal.
Notes
*This cranberry sauce is not very sweet. If desired, add more honey or sugar for a sweeter version.