Cranberry Sauce from Dried Cranberries
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Cranberry Sauce from Dried Cranberries
Description
The recipe begins by soaking dried cranberries in boiling water to rehydrate them and soften their texture, with an option to quickly microwave instead. After soaking, seeds are removed to prevent a gritty texture. The cranberries and soaking liquid are cooked with granulated sugar, fresh orange zest and juice, and cinnamon over low heat until the mixture thickens into a sauce. The sauce can be left rustic with softened fruit or blended in a food processor or blender to achieve a smooth consistency.
This cranberry sauce pairs well with poultry and pork or can be used as a spread or accompaniment for sandwiches. It offers a convenient way to use dried cranberries when fresh are unavailable or out of season.
Removing seeds carefully improves the eating experience by avoiding gritty texture. Refrigerate the finished sauce covered until serving.
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried cranberries one 6 ounce package
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- orange zest and juice of 1 medium or 2 small oranges
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Put the dried cranberries in a Pyrex measuring cup and pour in boiling water to cover. Let sit for 20 minutes, then scoop out any seeds that have risen to the surface, keeping as much of the liquid as possible.
- Add the cranberries and their soaking liquid, sugar, orange zest and juice, and cinnamon to a small pot over low heat and cook until the liquid has thickened.
- Remove the cranberry sauce from the heat, and, if desired, puree in a food processor or blender until smooth.
- Pour into a small bowl and refrigerate, covered with plastic wrap, until ready to serve.
Notes
- This recipe yields about one cup of cranberry sauce made from dried cranberries.
- You can rehydrate cranberries by microwaving covered with water for one minute instead of soaking in boiling water.
- Removing seeds after soaking prevents a gritty texture in the sauce, improving mouthfeel.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 79 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 79kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 0.2g | 0% |
| Fat | 0.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.05g | 0% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 38mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 38IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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