Simple Cranberry Sauce
Cranberry sauce in bowl with sppon
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Fruit, Holiday, Sauces & Dressings, Vegetarian
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 133kcal
Author: Chef Bill Collins

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup orange juice (or water)
  • 12 ounces cranberries (fresh)
  • 1 zest orange

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan, add the sugar and orange juice. Bring to boil, and add the cranberries
  • Return the mixture to a boil, and reduce the heat to medium low. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. The sauce is ready when most of the cranberries have burst
  • Remove from heat. If you were to add any additional flavors (see below), add them now, and let it cool to room temperature
  • Refrigerate, and serve chilled. It will thicken when it’s cooled

Notes

Makes approximately 2 ¼ cups
Other things to add to your cranberry sauce:
  • Liqueurs
  • Nuts
  • Dried fruit
  • Fresh fruit
  • Orange zest
Nutrition Facts
Simple Cranberry Sauce
Amount per Serving
Calories
133
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
0.2
g
0
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.01
g
0
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.04
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
0.02
g
Sodium
 
2
mg
0
%
Potassium
 
104
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
 
34
g
11
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
29
g
32
%
Protein
 
0.5
g
1
%
Vitamin A
 
102
IU
2
%
Vitamin C
 
26
mg
32
%
Calcium
 
13
mg
1
%
Iron
 
0.2
mg
1
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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