Homemade Cranberry Sauce
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Homemade Cranberry Sauce
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Homemade cranberry sauce is a classic side dish. Make this whole berry recipe for fresh cranberry sauce with orange juice for the holidays.
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Ingredients
- 3 cups cranberries fresh or frozen (See Note 1)
- 1 cup sugar See Note 2 for substitutions
- 1 orange juice and zest
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tbsp grated ginger root See Note 3 for substitutions
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1 cinnamon stick
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Instructions
- Zest the orange for 1 tablespoon of orange zest. Slice and juice the orange for 1/2 cup total, use remaining for other use.
- In a saucepan over medium heat combine the cranberries, sugar, orange juice, water, ginger paste, salt, cinnamon stick and orange zest.
- Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently for about 8 minutes, or until most of the cranberries have popped. For a smoother sauce, cook longer until all have popped.
- Transfer contents to heat proof container and allow to cool 30 minutes, then cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Notes
- A 12-ounce bag of fresh cranberries equals approximately 3-4 cups. If using frozen berries, it isn't necessary to thaw them, but rinse with water before using.
- Any cup-for-cup granulated artificial sweetener may be used. Good low glycemic options are monk fruit sugar and erythritol.
- One tablespoon of grated ginger root is approximately a 1-inch piece of fresh root. or 1 tsp of ginger paste.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
126kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
38mg
(2%)
Potassium
72mg
(2%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
28g
(56%)
Vitamin A
64IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
15mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 126 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 126kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 38mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 72mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 28g | 56% |
| Vitamin A | 64IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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