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classic cranberry sauce in a bowl with a spoon, towel, and cranberries on the side.
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Classic Cranberry Sauce

All you need is 5 ingredients to make this delicious classic cranberry sauce! Cooks in just 15 minutes and tastes so much better than store-bought.
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time14 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Calories: 127kcal
Author: Julie Maestre

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces fresh cranberries
  • 1 orange juiced
  • 1 cup sugar or to taste
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup water

Instructions

  • Add the water, orange juice, and sugar to a sauce pan. Mix well.
  • Add the cranberries to the sauce pan and cook over medium heat. Cook for 10-12 minutes or until most of the cranberries pop and the sauce is nice and thick. The sauce will thicken more as it cools.
  • Enjoy cold or at room temperature.

Notes

  • If you like cinnamon, feel free to add one stick or a pinch of ground cinnamon.
  • Want to make it spicy? Add some diced jalapeno peppers or chipotle peppers.
  • Make sure to let the cranberry sauce cool completely before refrigerating.
  • Place any leftovers in an air-tight container and refrigerate for up to 10 days.
  • Add more sugar than suggested, if you like it extra sweet.
  • Don't overcook! I like to leave some cranberries whole for some texture.
  • Garnish with fresh mint or orange zest, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 127kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 68mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 62IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg