Homemade Cranberry Sauce Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Servings
10
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Calories
113 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Homemade Cranberry Sauce Recipe
Description
Homemade Cranberry Sauce Recipe uses 12 ounces of fresh cranberries cooked with sugar, water, and spices until it thickens into a vibrant tart-sweet sauce. The addition of orange zest brings a fresh citrus aroma, while cinnamon and nutmeg warm the flavor profile. The cranberries are gently crushed during mixing to release more flavor and create a saucy consistency. Cooling in the refrigerator allows the sauce to thicken further and develop its texture.
This cranberry sauce pairs well with roasted poultry or as a condiment alongside holiday meals. It adds a bright, tangy contrast and a hint of spice to richer dishes.
You can prepare this sauce up to two days ahead and store it refrigerated for up to a week. It can also be frozen for up to three months; thaw in the refrigerator before serving. Using frozen cranberries is a practical option if fresh are not available.
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 ¼ cup sugar
- 12 ounces fresh cranberry about 4 cups
- orange zest of 1
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Add the water and sugar to a medium-size pot and bring the mixture to a rolling boil.
- Next, add in the cranberries and return them to a boil. The cranberries will begin to pop.
- Once boiling, cover and simmer for about 15 minutes or until it becomes very thick.
- Remove the pot from the stove and add in cinnamon, nutmeg, and orange zest and using a rubber spatula mix everything together but also press on the cranberries a little bit to help break them up more.
- Add the cranberry sauce to a container and cool in the refrigerator until cold, which takes about 30-45 minutes.
Notes
- This sauce can be made ahead and refrigerated up to 2 days before serving.
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 7 days or freeze up to 3 months.
- Frozen cranberries work well if fresh cranberries are unavailable.
- The sauce thickens substantially as it cools in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 113 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 113kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 30mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 21IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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