Cranberry Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Additional Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
131 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Cranberry Sauce
Description
The Cranberry Sauce recipe combines cranberries with granulated sugar and liquid—either water for a traditional taste or orange juice for a zestier variant—plus a cinnamon stick for subtle spice. The mixture is brought to a boil and then simmered uncovered so the cranberries pop and release their juices, thickening the sauce over about 10 to 12 minutes.
Once cooled, the sauce develops further thickness and the warm cinnamon note enhances the acidic brightness of the cranberries. It can be served chilled or at room temperature according to preference.
This preparation preserves the whole berries, keeping their texture intact. For a smoother sauce, straining through a mesh sieve is an option to extract more juice and remove skins.
The cranberry sauce can be made well ahead of time and frozen for later use, allowing advance preparation for meals where this tangy condiment pairs well, such as holiday dinners.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces cranberries fresh or frozen, about 3 cups
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water or orange juice
- 1 cinnamon stick
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, water, and the cinnamon stick.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 10 to 12 minutes uncovered.
- Remove the cinnamon stick and discard. Cool to room temperature and refrigerate until chilled. Serve chilled or room temperature.
Notes
- Frozen cranberries can be used directly without thawing.
- Water creates a classic cranberry flavor, while substituting orange juice gives a zestier note.
- The sauce thickens as it cools; for a smooth texture, strain through a mesh sieve while warm.
- You can prepare this sauce weeks or months in advance and freeze it; thaw overnight before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 131 kcal
% 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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