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Classic Cranberry Sauce


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  • Author: Melissa Riker
  • Total Time: 2 hours and 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6-8 1x

Description

This classic cranberry sauce recipe uses just three simple ingredients to create the perfect holiday side dish. Fresh cranberries simmer with sugar and water until they burst into a sweet and tangy sauce that tastes infinitely better than anything from a can.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup water 
  • 12-ounces (4 cups) fresh cranberries


Instructions

  1. In a medium-high heat saucepan, combine sugar and water. Heat over medium-high, stirring occasionally until the sugar is fully dissolved.
  2. Stir in the cranberries and let the mixture come to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 12–15 minutes, or until the cranberries begin to pop.
  3. Pour the sauce into a heat-safe bowl or dish, and allow it to cool to room temperature before serving or refrigerating for later use.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Down Time: 1-2 hours
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish, Sauce
  • Method: stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size:
  • Calories: 228
  • Sugar: 55.8 g
  • Sodium: 3.3 mg
  • Fat: 0.5 g
  • Carbohydrates: 60.2 g
  • Fiber: 2.3 g
  • Protein: 0.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg
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