Easy Cranberry Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Servings
8 servings of about 2 tablespoons
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Calories
67 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Easy Cranberry Sauce
Description
This cranberry sauce recipe blends cranberries with sugar, orange juice, orange zest, and water, bringing the mixture to a boil before simmering until the cranberries burst and the sauce reaches a syrupy consistency. A splash of vanilla can optionally enhance the flavor if the sauce is used on desserts. The sauce is then cooled and can be processed to a smooth consistency or left chunkier depending on preference.
The finished sauce offers a bright tartness from the cranberries and citrus, balanced by the sweetness of sugar. The orange zest adds aromatic complexity. Cooking gently ensures the berries break down while preserving some texture. The option to puree the sauce allows tailoring to different uses, such as spreading on bread, adding to holiday meals, or accompanying desserts.
This homemade cranberry sauce can be a practical addition to meals requiring a fruity condiment, especially in seasonal or festive settings.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cranberries or frozen, fresh
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla optional, only if you plan on using it on desserts
Instructions
- Place cranberries, sugar, orange juice, orange zest, and water in a saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low-medium and cook for 8 minutes or until cranberries pop and the mixture is syrupy.
- Stir in vanilla (if using) and remove from heat.
- Cool for 20-30 minutes.
- Add the mixture to a food processor and process for 1 minute or until smooth, depends how you prefer it.
- Serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings of about 2 tablespoons
Amount Per Serving
Calories 67 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 67kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 42mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 36IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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