Easy Cranberry Sauce Recipe

Absolutely delicious Easy Cranberry Sauce Recipe. The classic homemade fresh cranberry sauce with lemon zest and orange juice is so easy and quick to make. This sauce with a side of Mashed Potatoes will complete your Thanksgiving turkey dinner.

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There’s nothing better than a side of homemade cranberry sauce. This recipe only calls for 5 ingredients and is absolutely the best! It will be gone in no time at your Thanksgiving dinner and everyone will be going for seconds. The sauce is a wonderful combination of sweet and tart and the perfect balance of flavors.

How to Make Homemade Cranberry Sauce-

1. In a medium saucepan, combine all of the ingredients for the cranberry sauce.
2. Cook until cranberries begin to pop.
3. Turn heat to med/low and cook an additional 15 minute or until the sauce thickens.
4. Enjoy sauce warm or keep refrigerated.

How to store Cranberry Sauce-

Store cooled sauce in an airtight container like these super cute Mason Jars in the refrigerator for up to one week. This recipe is great to make ahead for the Holidays when you don’t want to be too busy preparing everything in one day.

NOTE: Sauce will thicken as it cools! If the consistency is too thick, add a few tablespoons of water when reheating the sauce. 

Can I use frozen cranberries?

Yes, frozen cranberries will work great in this recipe. Let them thaw overnight in the refrigerator so they will cook evenly.

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Try these other holiday dishes:

• Green Bean Casserole– A creamy green bean casserole recipe.
• Chicken Mushroom Gravy– The perfect mushroom and chicken gravy.

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Easy Cranberry Sauce Recipe

Absolutely delicious Easy Cranberry Sauce Recipe. The classic homemade fresh cranberry sauce with lemon zest and orange juice is so easy and quick to make.

Prep Time2 mins

Cook Time15 mins

Total Time17 mins

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cranberry sauce

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 198kcal

Author: Valentina's Corner

Ingredients

• 12 oz fresh cranberries
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2/3 cup orange juice
• 2/3 cup water
• 2 tsp  lemon zest

Instructions

• In a medium saucepan, over med/high heat combine all of the ingredients for the sauce.
• Stirring frequently so sugar dissolves, cook until the cranberries begin to pop. 
• Turn heat to med/low and cook an additional 15 minute or until the sauce thickens.
  
• Enjoy the cranberry sauce warm or keep refrigerated. 

Nutrition Facts

Easy Cranberry Sauce Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 198

% Daily Value*

Sodium 4mg 0%

Potassium 134mg 4%

Total Carbohydrates 51g 17%

Dietary Fiber 4g 16%

Sugars 43g

Vitamin A 2.3%

Vitamin C 34.4%

Calcium 1%

Iron 1.5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.