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Cooked Cranberry Sauce – Tangy, Sweet & Holiday-Perfect Every Time!

Cooked Cranberry Sauce


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  • Author: Jennifer
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: About 2 cups 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

A delightful and tangy cooked cranberry sauce perfect for elevating your holiday meals.


Ingredients

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  • 12 oz (340 g) fresh cranberries, rinsed
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (240 ml) orange juice
  • ½ cup (120 ml) water
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine orange juice, water, and sugar. Stir over medium heat until sugar has dissolved.
  2. Add fresh cranberries, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, orange zest, and a pinch of salt to the pan.
  3. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until most cranberries have burst.
  4. Remove from heat and let the cranberry sauce cool to room temperature. The sauce will thicken as it cools.
  5. Transfer to a serving dish or airtight container and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

  • This sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
  • Adjust the sugar based on your desired sweetness.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Sauce
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
  • Calories: 50
  • Sugar: 9g
  • Sodium: 1mg
  • Fat: 0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 13g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg