Easy Cranberry Sauce Recipe
Yield: 16 servings
Calories: 32kcal
A Thanksgiving holiday feast is not complete unless there is homemade cranberry sauce on the table! Make this easy four-ingredient condiment ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces (340 g) cranberries
- ½ cup (120 ml) maple syrup, or honey
- ½ cup (120 ml) orange juice, or water
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) pure vanilla extract, optional
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients – Add the cranberries to a colander and wash with cool running water, set aside.
- Combine Ingredients – In a medium pan, add cranberries, maple syrup, and orange juice, and stir to combine.
- Simmer Sauce – Bring sauce to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce to a simmer over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries pop and the mixture thickens to a jam consistency, about 12 to 15 minutes. Taste the sauce and add more sweetener if desired.
- Add Vanilla – Turn off the heat and stir in the vanilla if using.
- To Serve – Serve warm or cool the sauce before serving.
Notes
- Recipe Yield: About 1 ½ cups
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Sweetener: Granulated sugar or brown sugar can be used. Add an extra ¼ cup of water to the recipe. For a sweeter sauce, add 1/4 to 1/2 cup of additional sweetener.
- Liquid: Apple juice, apple cider, orange juice, cranberry, pomegranate, or grape juice can be substituted for water.
- Thinner Sauce: Add 1 cup of water instead of 1/2 cup.
- Storing: Cool and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. Freeze for up to 3 months; defrost before use.
Nutrition
Calories: 32kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Sodium: 0.2mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin C: 1.7mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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