Homemade Cranberry Sauce Recipe
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Homemade Cranberry Sauce Recipe
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Skip the canned stuff and make this deliciously fresh and easy Homemade Cranberry Sauce recipe. Loaded with fresh cranberries, mixed with cinnamon, orange, and a hint of vanilla, it is the perfect combination of sweet, citrus, and spice for a warming holiday treat.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1 (12-ounce) bag fresh or frozen cranberries (about 3 cups)
- 1 cinnamon stick
- Zest of 1 orange optional
- pinch of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Instructions
- Combine the sugar, water, and orange juice in a large saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil.
- Add the whole cranberries (no need to thaw first if using frozen berries; see note below about holding some in reserve for whole cranberry sauce), cinnamon stick, orange zest, if using, and salt. Bring to a boil for 1 minute before reducing the heat to medium low and simmering for 10 minutes, or until the cranberries have burst.
- Remove the pan from heat, take out the cinnamon stick, and stir in the vanilla extract. Let the sauce cool to room temperature before transferring to a container to chill in the fridge until ready to serve. Garnish with orange zest, if desired.
Notes
- Make-ahead instructions: This recipe can be made 7-10 days ahead of time and stored in an airtight container in the fridge until ready to serve. Serve cold or at room temperature.
- Freezing instructions: You can freeze cranberry sauce for 2-3 months. Be sure to let it thaw on the counter for a few hours or overnight in the fridge before serving.
- Substitutions: Do not use dried cranberries to make this recipe. You won't get the same results.
- Jellied cranberry sauce: You can cook the berries an additional 10 minutes and mash them well, then press through a fine mesh sieve for more of a jellied version. Pour the gel into a bowl, jar, or mini loaf pan lined with plastic wrap sprayed with cooking spray and chill for 3 hours to mold into a sliceable shape.
- Whole cranberry sauce: You can reserve ¼ of the cranberries to add at the end if you would like more of a whole berry approach for texture and bursts of tartness.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
125kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
2mg
(0%)
Potassium
70mg
(2%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
28g
(56%)
Vitamin A
58IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
10mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 125 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 125kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 70mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 28g | 56% |
| Vitamin A | 58IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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