Easy Cranberry Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
81 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Easy Cranberry Sauce
Description
The Easy Cranberry Sauce recipe starts with combining orange juice and both white and brown sugars in a pot, which is brought to a boil while stirring to dissolve the sugars evenly. Fresh cranberries are then added and cooked for around 10 to 12 minutes, during which the berries burst and the mixture begins to thicken gently, developing a vibrant ruby color.
The resulting sauce provides a fresh, tangy flavor from the cranberries combined with sweetness from the sugars and citrus notes from the orange juice. This preserves the slight texture of the cranberries while integrating their flavors throughout the sauce.
This sauce is commonly served chilled or at room temperature alongside turkey, chicken, or pork to add a bright contrast on the plate. It can complement festive or everyday meals requiring a fruity accent.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces cranberries
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar , packed
- 1 cup orange juice
Instructions
- Add the orange juice, sugar and brown sugar to the pot and bring to a boil, stirring well.
- Add in the cranberries and cook for 10-12 minutes until the start popping and barely start to thicken before removing from heat and letting cool completely.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 81 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 81kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 98mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 90IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 21.1mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 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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