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A vibrant red bowl of homemade cranberry sauce, ready for serving.

Quick way to grow your Cranberry Sauce

This recipe provides a quick and easy way to make cranberry sauce, perfect for any meal or holiday. It’s simple to prepare and yields a delicious, tart-sweet condiment.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 12 ounces fresh cranberries
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup water or orange juice

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • spoon

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Rinse the fresh cranberries thoroughly under cold water and discard any soft or bruised berries.
  2. Combine the cranberries, sugar, and water (or orange juice) in a medium saucepan.
Cooking
  1. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
  2. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for about 10-15 minutes, or until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens.
Finishing
  1. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the cranberry sauce cool to room temperature.
  2. The sauce will thicken further as it cools; serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon or orange zest during the last few minutes of cooking.