Elevate Canned 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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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
174 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Elevate Canned Cranberry Sauce!
Description
This recipe starts with canned cranberry sauce—either whole berry or jellied—heated gently in a pot. Whole berry sauce is brought to a low boil then simmered to break down textures; jellied sauce is cut into large cubes and similarly simmered. Adding orange juice, orange zest, and sugar introduces fresh citrus brightness and sweetness, enhancing the tart cranberries.
Simmering the mixture for 4-5 minutes thickens the sauce to desired consistency while blending flavors. The result is a cranberry sauce with a balance of sweet, tart, and citrus flavors that refreshes the canned product. It is more tailored and vibrant than straight-from-the-can versions.
This versatile sauce can accompany traditional holiday dishes or be adapted with additional flavors like ginger or bourbon for personal preference. Selecting canned sauces made with real sugar and avoiding added citrus in the brand helps keep the flavor balanced.
Choose brands without high fructose corn syrup or artificial sweeteners for better texture and flavor.Avoid canned cranberry sauces with added citrus fruits since orange juice and zest are added fresh in this recipe.Shake canned sauce before opening to dislodge any loose chunks for more even texture.Feel free to experiment by adding ingredients like fresh ginger or bourbon to customize flavor.
Ingredients
- 14.5 oz cranberry sauce whole or jellied, canned
- ¼ cup water
- ¾ cup orange juice
- 2 teaspoons orange zest optional
- 1 cup sugar
Instructions
- If using canned whole cranberry sauce: pour it into a small pot and bring it to a low boil. Once it starts to boil, lower heat and let it simmer. If using jelled sauce: Cut it up into large cubes or chunks and stir them with a wooden spoon to break down chunks. Then, add to a small pot and bring it to a low boil, and then lower heat and let it simmer.
- Add ¾ cup of orange juice and 2 teaspoons of orange zest, and 1 cup of sugar to the sauce pan.
- Simmer for 4-5 more minutes until it reaches the desired consistency.
Notes
- Select canned cranberry sauces made with real sugar to maintain good texture and flavor.
- Avoid brands containing added citrus because the recipe adds fresh orange juice and zest.
- Shake the can prior to opening to remove any loose chunks floating in the sauce.
- Try adding fresh ginger, orange zest, or a splash of bourbon for variation if desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 174 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 174kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.05g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 119mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 39g | 78% |
| Vitamin A | 106IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 26mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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