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Classic Cranberry Sauce

Cranberry sauce is a staple at the holiday table and as with most things, NOTHING beats homemade.  This homemade cranberry sauce recipe is so easy and will become your go-to from now on!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 99 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cinnamon stick (optional, see Note)
  • 3 whole cloves (most easily retrieved if you put them in a muslin spice bag or cheesecloth while simmering)
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 12 ounces fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 1/2 to 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest

Instructions

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  1. Bring the orange juice, sugar, salt, cinnamon and cloves to a boil and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Add the cranberries and orange zest and simmer over medium-low for about 12 minutes until the cranberries have popped and are soft. *If you prefer your cranberry sauce extra chunky, add in another couple of tablespoons of cranberries and simmer for another minute or two.
  2. Let the cranberry sauce cool completely and then refrigerate in a non-reactive airtight container for up to two weeks.

Notes

  • *The cinnamon is optional depending on whether you want that flavor profile in your cranberry sauce. You may wish to leave it out if you're using this sauce as a condiment for turkey or as a sandwich spread. The cinnamon is a great addition though if you're using the cranberry sauce as a glaze for roasted meats or in baked goods like muffins and scones.

Nutrition Information

Calories 99kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Sodium 37mg (2%) Potassium 67mg (2%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 21g (42%) Vitamin A 55IU (1%) Vitamin C 13.8mg (15%) Calcium 7mg (1%) Iron 0.1mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 99

% Daily Value*

Calories 99kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Sodium 37mg 2%
Potassium 67mg 1%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 21g 42%
Vitamin A 55IU 1%
Vitamin C 13.8mg 15%
Calcium 7mg 1%
Iron 0.1mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.