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Fresh Cranberry Sauce Recipe

The easiest fresh cranberry sauce recipe around! Only 5 ingredients makes a rich sauce hints of vanilla.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 105 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 12 ounce bag fresh cranberries (about 2-2 1/2 cups)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar 150 grams
  • 1/2 cup water 4 ounces
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 grams
  • 1 tablespoon salted butter 14 grams

Instructions

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  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, stir together the cranberries, sugar and water until the sugar is dissolved. Heat the mixture to boiling, stirring often. The cranberries should start to "pop" and turn the sauce red.  12 ounce bag fresh cranberries, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup water
  2. Remove from the heat and add the vanilla and butter. Mix until the butter has completely melted. 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 tablespoon salted butter
  3. Serve over turkey, ham or even cheesecake or ice cream. Makes about 2 cups sauce. Refrigerate the leftovers.

Notes

  • The calories shown are based on the recipe serving 8 with 1 serving being about 1/4 cup of sauce. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information.**

Nutrition Information

Calories 105kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Fat 1g (2%) Cholesterol 3mg (1%) Sodium 14mg (1%) Potassium 36mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 20g (40%) Vitamin A 70IU (1%) Vitamin C 5.7mg (6%) Calcium 3mg (0%) Iron 0.1mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 105

% Daily Value*

Calories 105kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 23g 8%
Fat 1g 2%
Cholesterol 3mg 1%
Sodium 14mg 1%
Potassium 36mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 20g 40%
Vitamin A 70IU 1%
Vitamin C 5.7mg 6%
Calcium 3mg 0%
Iron 0.1mg 1%

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