THE BEST Cranberry Sauce Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
16
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Calories
72 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
THE BEST Cranberry Sauce Recipe
Description
The BEST Cranberry Sauce Recipe starts by boiling sugar, water, and salt to create a simple syrup base that sweetens the tart cranberries. Adding both fresh and dried cranberries offers a mix of textures and intensifies the berry flavor. Incorporating grated orange zest and an optional orange-flavored liqueur brightens the sauce with citrus notes. The sauce simmers until fresh cranberries soften, burst, and release their juices, thickening to a spreadable, jammy texture around 5 minutes. Once cooled, the sauce can be served cold or at room temperature.
This sauce complements poultry, pork, or cheese courses, especially during holiday meals. It provides a balance of sweet-tart elements and fruity aroma that enhances savory dishes.
Cranberry sauce stores well and benefits from advance preparation to meld flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- ¾ cup water
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 cups cranberries 12 ounces, fresh
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- 1 tablespoon orange zest grated
- 1 tablespoon orange liqueur optional, such as Cointreau or Grand Marnier, flavor
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over high heat, bring sugar, water, and kosher salt to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Stir in the fresh and dried cranberries, orange zest, and orange flavor liqueur. Bring to a boil then reduce to a rolling simmer. Cook until the fresh cranberries soften and pop open, and the sauce thickens and becomes jammy, about 5 minutes. Set aside and cool before serving.
Notes
- Prepare cranberry sauce 1-2 weeks in advance for best flavor melding.
- Freeze in airtight containers for up to 3 months and thaw in refrigerator overnight.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 72 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 72kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 38mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 16mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 11IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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