The Best Basic Cranberry Sauce

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5.0

6 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    17 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    American

The Best Basic Cranberry Sauce

Ready to ditch the creepy canned cranberry sauce but don't know where to start?! This recipe is for The Best Basic Cranberry Sauce is for you! Made with just 6 simple ingredients, this basic recipe is super easy and perfect for Thanksgiving dinner!

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Ingredients

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  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup dark brown sugar, packed
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 12 ounces cranberries, fresh or frozen
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, bring water and both sugars to a boil. 
  2. Add cranberries and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla extract, salt, and pepper. 
  4. Pour sauce into a bowl and cool to room temperature. 
  5. Serve or cover and refrigerate until needed. 
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