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Cranberry Sauce Recipe

Cranberry Sauce Recipe With Fresh Cranberries

Elle
This Thanksgiving, ditch the can and make your cranberry sauce from scratch! It's easier than you think, and the result is a brighter, fresher-tasting sauce that will elevate your holiday meal.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Sauces, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 1 bowl
Calories 541 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 12 ounces fresh cranberries or frozen cranberries
  • ½ cup white sugar or brown sugar
  • ½ cup water

Instructions
 

  • Start by rinsing 12 ounces of fresh cranberries and picking out any stems or leaves.
  • Add the cranberries to a saucepan along with ½ cup of water.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat and let simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Next, add ½ cup of sugar and stir until dissolved. Lower the heat to low and cook for 5 more minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
  • Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  • Transfer to a serving dish and enjoy!

Notes

  • Adding orange juice to the cranberry sauce recipe adds a delicious citrus flavor. If you want to try this variation, replace the ½ cup of water with ½ cup of fresh orange juice and garnish the sauce with some orange zest.

Nutrition

Calories: 541kcalCarbohydrates: 140gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.03gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 14mgPotassium: 274mgFiber: 12gSugar: 114gVitamin A: 204IUVitamin C: 48mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Cranberry Sauce, Cranberry Sauce Recipe
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