Martha Stewart Cranberry Sauce Recipe
Making a Martha Stewart Cranberry Sauce Recipe is very easy. This Martha Stewart Cranberry Sauce Recipe tastes much better than cans.
Equipment
- Medium saucepan
- Wooden Spoon
- Measuring Cups
- Glass Bowl
Ingredients
- 12 oz CRANBERRIES
- 1 cup SUGAR
- 1 cup WATER
- 1 strip ORANGE ZEST
- 1 whole CINNAMON STICK
Instructions
- Wash your fresh cranberries in a large colander. Remove any soft or bruised berries right away. Rinse them well under cool running water.
- Place the sugar and water into your saucepan. Turn the stove to a medium heat setting. Stir until the sugar dissolves into the water.
- Add the clean cranberries to the sweet syrup. Toss in the cinnamon stick and orange zest. Stir everything together gently with your spoon.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil now. The berries will start to pop and crack. This sound means they are releasing their juices.
- Reduce the heat to a low simmer quickly. Cook the sauce for about ten minutes. The liquid will become thick and very dark.
- Remove the saucepan from the hot stove. Take out the cinnamon stick and discard it. Let the sauce cool down at room temperature.
Notes
- Use fresh berries instead of frozen for better texture.
- Do not overcook the berries or they get bitter.
- Add a splash of orange juice for extra zing.
- Chill the sauce for two hours before serving it.
- Taste the sauce while warm to check the sweetness.
- Stir constantly to prevent the sugar from burning.