Cranberry Sauce

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5.0

24 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    2 mins

  • Cook Time

    2 mins

  • Total Time

    12 mins

  • Servings

    8 servings (1/4 cup each)

  • Calories

    99 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    American

Cranberry Sauce

This classic Cranberry Sauce has just 5 ingredients and takes 10 minutes to make (plus chilling time).

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon orange zest from 1 orange (see note 1)
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 12 ounces cranberries rinsed and picked over (see note 2)

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, bring sugar, orange zest, orange juice, water, and a pinch of salt to boil. Stir occasionally to dissovle the sugar.
  2. Stir in cranberries. Simmer until slightly thickened and the berries begin to pop, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature or chill.

Notes

  • Orange zest and juice: Zest the orange first, then juice it for the sauce.
  • Cranberries: Use either fresh or frozen cranberries in this recipe. Fresh cranberries freeze really well, so stock up when you see them. Add frozen cranberries straight to the saucepan (no thawing needed) and add 2 minutes to the simmering time.
  • Yield: This recipe makes 8 servings (1/4 cup each).
  • Storage: Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 0.25 cup Calories 99kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 38mg (2%) Potassium 68mg (2%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 22g (44%) Vitamin A 57IU (1%) Vitamin C 14mg (16%) Calcium 6mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings (1/4 cup each)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 99 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 0.25 cup
Calories 99kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 38mg 2%
Potassium 68mg 1%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 22g 44%
Vitamin A 57IU 1%
Vitamin C 14mg 16%
Calcium 6mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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