Homemade Cranberry Sauce

In honor of the holidays and a meal we had in Vienna, here is a simple recipe for homemade cranberry sauce. Cranberry sauce is not just for turkey or for the holidays. In Vienna we enjoyed it with brie toast and with a serving of Wiener schnitzel. So next time you serve pork or cheese or any kind of poultry, think of cranberry sauce to add a little tart and sweetness to your dish.

Homemade Cranberry Sauce
(Makes 1 cup.)

• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 1 cup orange juice
• 12 ounces cranberries
• 1 tablespoon of orange zest

Homemade Cranberry Sauce

Place the sugar and orange juice in a medium-sized saucepan. Place pan over medium heat, dissolving the sugar in the orange juice. 

Stir in the cranberries and orange zest. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the cranberries start to pop and sauce has thickened. For a thicker sauce, cook a bit longer, but keep in mind the sauce will thicken further as it cools.

Remove from heat and place the sauce in a bowl. Keep refrigerated until use.