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Meyer Lemon Cranberry Sauce

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Sauce, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Thanksgiving
Keyword: Fruit
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 78kcal

Ingredients

  • 12 oz fresh cranberries
  • 115 g sugar
  • ¼ cup fresh Meyer lemon juice from about 2 Meyer lemons
  • 2.5 tbsp finely grated Meyer lemon zest from about 2 Meyer lemons
  • ½ cup water may use less

Instructions

  • Rinse the cranberries well, picking out any ones with obvious signs of age or softness. Rinse the lemons and zest and juice.
    12 oz fresh cranberries, ¼ cup fresh Meyer lemon juice, 2.5 tbsp finely grated Meyer lemon zest
  • Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan, starting with about ¼ cup water, adding slightly more to make sure the cranberries and sugar have some liquid to start the process. Bring to a boil over just above medium heat, then reduce to a simmer.
    115 g sugar, ½ cup water
  • Cook, stirring occasionally, until berries start to pop. Press berries against side of pan with a wooden spoon and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until berries are completely broken down and achieve a jam-like consistency (remembering that it will become more gelatinous as it cools), about 10-20 minutes total.
  • Remove from heat and allow to cool about 30 minutes. (I recommend pouring the sauce into a glass storage container and setting on the counter and immediately soaking or cleaning the pan.) After cooling for a bit, you can add a bit more water if it's too thick.

Notes

Nutrition estimate is for small servings, as a side.

Nutrition

Calories: 78kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 47mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 27IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg