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Cranberry Sauce

Nothing says ‘holidays’ quite like the tangy flavor of a fresh, homemade cranberry sauce!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 131 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Condiments
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces cranberries fresh or frozen, about 3 cups
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water or orange juice
  • 1 cinnamon stick

Instructions

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  1. In a medium saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, water, and the cinnamon stick.
  2. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 10 to 12 minutes uncovered.
  3. Remove the cinnamon stick and discard. Cool to room temperature and refrigerate until chilled. Serve chilled or room temperature.

Notes

  • 12oz cranberries is approximately 3 cups. Frozen cranberries do not need to be thawed.
  • Water produces a more traditional flavor, while orange juice makes it zestier.
  • The cranberry sauce will thicken as it cools.
  • This is a whole berry sauce, for a smooth texture, place the warm sauce into a mesh strainer and strain it into a bowl pressing the cranberries to remove as much juice as possible. 
  • Make this sauce weeks (or months) ahead of time and freeze. Thaw overnight and serve for the big day.
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Nutrition Information

Calories 131 (7%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Sodium 1mg (0%) Potassium 98mg (3%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 29g (58%) Vitamin A 90IU (2%) Vitamin C 21.1mg (23%) Calcium 11mg (1%) Iron 0.2mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 131

% Daily Value*

Calories 131 7%
Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Sodium 1mg 0%
Potassium 98mg 2%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 29g 58%
Vitamin A 90IU 2%
Vitamin C 21.1mg 23%
Calcium 11mg 1%
Iron 0.2mg 1%

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