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Homemade Cranberry Sauce Recipe

This easy three ingredient cranberry sauce is fast, flavorful, and the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving meal!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6 (1/2 cup each)
Calories: 93 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Condiments , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 12 oz. fresh or frozen cranberries $2.99
  • 1/2 cup sugar $0.18
  • 1 cup water $0.00
  • 1 small orange* $0.99

Instructions

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  1. Add the sugar and water to a medium saucepot. Stir to combine. Bring the water to a boil over medium heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar.
  2. Rinse the cranberries, then add them to the boiling sugar water, and place a lid on top. Allow the water to come back up to a boil, at which point the cranberries will begin to pop.
  3. Once all the cranberries have popped, remove the lid, give it a stir, and turn the heat down to medium-low. Let the pot continue to simmer over medium-low heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the cranberries have completely broken down and the mixture has thickened. You can simmer longer if you prefer an extra thick sauce.
  4. While the cranberries simmer, zest and juice the orange
  5. Once the sauce has thickened, remove it from the heat and stir in2 Tbsp orange juice and 1/4 tsp zest to the sauce. Allow the sauce to cool slightly, then serve.

Notes

  • *Mix up the flavor by adding your favorite mix-ins! Jalapeños, red wine, apples, dried figs, raspberries, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, vanilla extract, ginger, and balsamic vinegar are all fun ideas. Start by adding a small amount of your chosen flavor variation, and adjust to taste.

Nutrition Information

Serving 0.5cup Calories 93kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 0.3g (1%) Fat 0.1g (0%) Sodium 3mg (0%) Fiber 2g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6(1/2 cup each)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 93

% Daily Value*

Serving 0.5cup
Calories 93kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Protein 0.3g 1%
Fat 0.1g 0%
Sodium 3mg 0%
Fiber 2g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.