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Cranberry Sauce


Course Side, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 8 people
A spoon scooping cranberry sauce out of a white bowl on a wicker placemat.

Classic Cranberry Sauce is made from scratch using just 5 ingredients to make the perfect addition to all of your holiday meals! Only requires 20 minutes of hands-on time!

Ingredients  

  • 12 ounces cranberries
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 ounces 100% cranberry juice water or orange juice may also be used
  • 2 teaspoons orange zest from 1 orange
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Add the cranberries, sugar, juice, and zest to a medium pot and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently.
  • Increase heat to high for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat and allow to cool for 30 minutes before stirring in the vanilla and serving.

Notes

  • How To Store Leftover Homemade Cranberry Sauce: Place the Cranberry Sauce in an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator. Enjoy the leftovers for up to 10 to 14 days!
  • Do You Serve Cranberry Sauce Warm Or Cold? It can be served either way so whatever your preference is! If you enjoy it warm just set it out a little bit before the meal begins!
  • What Do I Do If The Cranberry Sauce Is Runny After Cooling? You can place it back on the stovetop to reduce the mixture down a bit more. Just be sure to stir constantly!
  • Can I Make This Recipe Without Sugar? Unfortunately no, the sugar is necessary for getting the sauce to set up to its jellied consistency. The sugar also balances out the bitter, tart flavor that the cranberries tend to have!
  • What Can I Use Instead Of 100% Cranberry Juice? You can easily swap that out for orange juice or even water!

Nutrition

Calories: 122kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 44mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 40IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg

Find it online: www.sugarandsoul.co/classic-cranberry-sauce/