Description
A tart and vibrant cranberry sauce elevated with the buttery crunch of toasted pecans and a hint of orange zest.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fresh cranberries
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Toast the chopped pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until fragrant; set aside to cool.
- Combine fresh cranberries, sugar, and water in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes until berries burst.
- Stir in the orange zest and salt, then remove the pan from the heat.
- Allow the sauce to cool completely to room temperature.
- Gently fold in the toasted pecans and transfer to a serving bowl.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American