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Classic Homemade Cranberry Sauce
This easy and quick recipe makes the best classic cranberry sauce! This make ahead cranberry sauce recipe has orange zest for an extra zing - you will never go back to canned cranberry sauce again!
Prep Time
1 min
Cook Time
1 min
Total Time
11 mins
Servings: 2 Cups
Calories: 368 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries
- ¾ cups granulated sugar
- Zest of one orange
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a saucepan and stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil, then when you hear the berries start to pop, reduce to a simmer. Simmer for 10 minutes or until most berries are popped and soft.
- Transfer to a storage container and allow to cool. Store in refrigerator until ready to serve.
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Notes
- Make Ahead: Can be made one to two days ahead of time. I think it is better after it has had time to set up in the fridge and it saves time on Thanksgiving day.Can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to a week.
- Recipe adapted from Martha Stewart
Nutrition Information
Calories
368kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
96g
(32%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
10mg
(0%)
Potassium
145mg
(4%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
82g
(164%)
Vitamin A
100IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
22.6mg
(25%)
Calcium
14mg
(1%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 368
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 368kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 96g | 32% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 10mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 145mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 82g | 164% |
| Vitamin A | 100IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 22.6mg | 25% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.