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Homemade Cranberry Sauce

Homemade cranberry sauce is a classic side dish. Make this whole berry recipe for fresh cranberry sauce with orange juice for the holidays.

Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
12 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 126 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

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

Instructions

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  1. Zest the orange for 1 tablespoon of orange zest. Slice and juice the orange for 1/2 cup total, use remaining for other use.
  2. In a saucepan over medium heat combine the cranberries, sugar, orange juice, water, ginger paste, salt, cinnamon stick and orange zest.
  3. 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.
  4. 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

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

% 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.