Description
Bright, tart, and impossibly easy, this homemade cranberry sauce takes just 15 minutes and turns a handful of ingredients into something way more special than anything from a can.
Ingredients
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12 oz fresh cranberries
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1 cup sugar
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1 cup water
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Pinch of salt
Optional Add-ins: orange zest, cinnamon, maple syrup, or diced apple
Instructions
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Rinse cranberries and remove any soft ones.
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In a medium saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, water, and salt. Add any flavor extras if desired.
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Bring to a boil, then reduce to medium-low heat. Let the cranberries pop and simmer for about 10 minutes.
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Mash slightly for a smoother texture or leave chunky for rustic style.
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Cool completely, then refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
Adjust sweetness to taste but don’t reduce sugar too much, cranberries are naturally tart.
Sauce thickens as it cools.
Keeps up to 2 weeks in the fridge or 3 months frozen.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 110 calories
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g