The BEST Cranberry Sauce Recipe

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5.0

24 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    14

  • Calories

    70 kcal

  • Course

    Condiments

  • Cuisine

    American

The BEST Cranberry Sauce Recipe

The BEST Cranberry Sauce Recipe you'll ever taste! Our cranberry sauce is infused with hints of cinnamon, star anise, and orange. It also has a subtle taste of caramel from the maple syrup, making it a very special and delicious addition to your thanksgiving dinner, plus so much more!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 12 ounces fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1 orange zested and juiced
  • 3 whole star anise
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
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Instructions

  1. Place all ingredients into a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Stir.
  2. Once mixture has come to a boil, turn heat down to medium-low and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes or until the cranberries have cooked down and the sauce has thickened. Stir frequently.
  3. Remove from heat and allow the cranberry sauce to cool. The sauce will thicken more as it cools.
  4. Remove cinnamon sticks and star anise. Serve.

Notes

  • **Makes about 1 3/4 cups**
  • **Each serving is 2 tablespoons**
  • Make Ahead Instructions
  • Once the cranberry sauce has cooled completely, transfer it to an airtight jar and refrigerate until ready to use (for up to 2 weeks). It can be used straight from the refrigerator. It can also be transfer to a saucepan and simmered for 5 minutes to heat through.
  • If our cranberry sauce is properly canned, it can be stored in a cool, dry place (away from direct sunlight) for up to 6 months. Once the jar is opened it should be refrigerated and consumed within 2 weeks.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 70kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 0.3g (1%) Fat 0.1g (0%) Saturated Fat 0.01g (0%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.02g Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g Sodium 84mg (4%) Potassium 55mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 15g (30%) Vitamin A 38IU (1%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 18mg (2%) Iron 0.2mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 14Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 70 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 70kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 0.3g 1%
Fat 0.1g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.01g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.02g 0%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g 0%
Sodium 84mg 4%
Potassium 55mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 15g 30%
Vitamin A 38IU 1%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 18mg 2%
Iron 0.2mg 1%

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

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