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A white bowl with fresh red cranberries, an orange twist and fresh rosemary sprig.

Homemade Cranberry Sauce

There is nothing more nostalgic on a Thanksgiving table than a bowl of vibrant, Homemade Cranberry Sauce. This classic and easy Cranberry Sauce comes together in less than 15 minutes and adds the perfect sweet-tart pop to your turkey, ham or savory stuffing. Made with only five ingredients, this recipe brings comfort, color and a classic holiday flavor without any fuss.
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Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 144kcal
Author: Kristen Massad

Ingredients

  • 12 Ounces Fresh Cranberries
  • ½ Cup Water
  • ½ Cup Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice
  • ¾ Cup Light Brown Sugar
  • 1 Teaspoon Orange Zest
  • 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 Cinnamon Stick Optional

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients in a medium sauce pan
  • Bring ingredients to a boil and then lower the heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until the cranberries burst and the liquid starts to thicken
  • Remove the pan from the heat, transfer to a glass bowl and allow the sauce to cool to room temperature and thicken
  • Serve at room temperature or wrap and refrigerate until you are ready to serve

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 144kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 127mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 78IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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