Cranberry sauce
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Cranberry sauce
Description
This cranberry sauce recipe starts by combining fresh cranberries with sugar, orange juice, and water in a saucepan. The mixture is heated to a simmer and cooked uncovered until most cranberries pop open and the sauce thickens slightly, usually around 10 to 15 minutes. This cooking process releases pectin from the cranberries, naturally thickening the sauce without added thickeners.
The final sauce balances tartness from the cranberries with sweetness from the sugar and a subtle citrus brightness from the orange juice. It has a chunky texture with softened bits of cranberry and a glossy finish. Cooling the sauce allows it to set further before serving.
Cranberry sauce is a traditional accompaniment to roasted poultry or pork, especially during holiday meals. It can be made ahead and refrigerated covered until needed, making it a convenient side dish addition.
Ingredients
- 12 oz cranberries fresh
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients in a sauce pan and stir to combine.
- Heat over medium high heat until the mixture is simmering.
- Continue to cook uncovered for 10-15 minutes until all or most of the cranberries have popped and the sauce has slightly thickened.
- Remove from heat and let the mixture cool for 30-45 minutes. Refrigerate covered until you are ready to serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 100 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 100kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 90mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 75IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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