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Easy Cranberry Sauce

Easy Cranberry Sauce: The Best Homemade Recipe for Delicious Feasts

Easy Cranberry Sauce is a simple and delicious recipe that's perfect for your feasts.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Sauce
Cuisine American
Servings 8 tablespoons
Calories 58 kcal

Equipment

  • medium saucepan

Ingredients
  

Fruits

  • 12 oz fresh or frozen cranberries (1 package)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 pinch salt

Instructions
 

Cooking Steps

  • Rinse the cranberries and pick out any that are damaged.
  • In a medium saucepan over high heat, bring the water and sugar to a boil. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
  • Add the cranberries and pinch of salt. Allow the mixture to come back to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Remove the pot from the heat and allow the cranberry sauce to cool to room temperature.
  • Transfer the mixture to a bowl and chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Notes

The sauce can be made up to two weeks ahead of time and will continue to thicken as it cools.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoonsCalories: 58kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.002gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.01gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.004gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 17mgFiber: 1gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 13IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 0.1mg
Keyword Cranberry Sauce, easy recipe, Holiday Recipe, Homemade Sauce, sauce, Thanksgiving
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