Cranberry Sauce

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18 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Chill

    1 hr

  • Total Time

    1 hr 25 mins

  • Servings

    8

  • Calories

    130 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    American

Cranberry Sauce

Cranberry Sauce is a cooked condiment made by simmering fresh cranberries with granulated sugar, brown sugar, and orange juice until the berries burst and the mixture thickens. This sauce balances tart and sweet notes with a citrus undertone from the orange juice, yielding a vibrant and smooth texture.

Description

To prepare Cranberry Sauce, granulated and brown sugar are dissolved in orange juice over medium heat, creating a sweet and citrusy base. Fresh cranberries are then added and cooked for up to 20 minutes, during which the cranberries pop naturally, releasing their juices and thickening the mixture.

Once removed from heat, the sauce is cooled to set further, developing a consistency suitable as an accompaniment to roasted meats or holiday dishes. The dual sugars contribute depth of sweetness and molasses notes, complementing the bright cranberries and citrus.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 12 ounces cranberries
  • ½ cup granulated sugar 100g
  • ½ cup brown sugar 100g
  • ¾ cup orange juice

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, over medium heat, dissolve the granulated sugar and brown sugar in the orange juice.
  2. Add the cranberries to the sugar mixture and cook for up to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, or when the cranberries start to pop.
  3. Remove the cranberry mixture from heat and pour it into a bowl to cool and thicken (about an hour).

Nutrition Information

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Calories 130kcal (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 130 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 130kcal 7%

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

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