Fresh, Homemade Cranberry Sauce
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Fresh, Homemade Cranberry Sauce
Description
The recipe begins with dissolving granulated sugar into fresh orange juice over medium heat, creating a sweet and citrusy base. Fresh whole cranberries are then added and cooked until they pop and soften, releasing their juices to blend into the sauce as it thickens slightly upon cooling. This preparation highlights the tart, fruity flavor of cranberries complemented by the orange's natural sweetness and acidity. The sauce's consistency after cooling is thickened but still spreadable, making it versatile for serving.
Homemade cranberry sauce like this works well as a side dish alongside poultry or pork, adding a tangy contrast to savory flavors. It can also be served chilled at meals or used as a spread for sandwiches. The balance of sweetness and tartness is adjustable by modifying sugar amounts at preparation.
According to the notes, the sauce keeps well refrigerated for up to 5 days, allowing advance preparation for holiday meals or gatherings. Stirring continuously while dissolving sugar ensures thorough mixing, and letting the sauce cool at room temperature helps achieve the desired thickened texture.
Ingredients
- 1 cup orange juice fresh
- 1 cup granulated sugar more or less, depending on desired sweetness
- 12 oz cranberries fresh, whole
Instructions
- In a medium-sized heavy pot over medium heat, combine the fresh orange juice and sugar. Cook, stirring continuously until the sugar dissolved completely.
- Add the fresh cranberries. Bring the heat to a low boil, and cook uncovered until the cranberries begin to pop and are cooked through, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the pot from the heat, and let the sauce cool at room temperature to thicken.
Notes
- This cranberry sauce can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Adjust sugar quantity according to your preferred sweetness level.
- Cook until cranberries pop to achieve the proper texture before cooling.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 87 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 87kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 0.3g | 1% |
| Fat | 0.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 64mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 58IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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