Best 3 Insanely Easy Cranberry Sauce Recipes

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If you're looking for an insanely easy cranberry sauce recipe that will impress your family and friends, you've come to the right place. This simple and delicious recipe uses fresh cranberries, sugar, water, and a few spices to create a vibrant and flavorful sauce that is perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any other special occasion. The best part is that it only takes minutes to prepare! So whether you're a beginner cook or a seasoned pro, you can easily make this insanely easy cranberry sauce that will be the star of your holiday table.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

EASY CRANBERRY SAUCE



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There's nothing better than a rustic, delicious, homemade cranberry sauce to really make the holidays pop. And with a recipe this simple, it's as easy as it is delicious.

Provided by Great Grub, Delicious Treats

Categories     Appetizer     Dinner     Side Dish

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 5

12 oz bag fresh cranberries
3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup fresh orange juice
2/3 cup water
Zest from one orange

Steps:

  • In a medium pan, heat water, sugar, orange juice and orange zest over medium heat. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Add cranberries, stir.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and let simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Cranberries will burst as they cook.
  • After 15 minutes, remove from heat and let cool.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving, Calories 129 kcal, Carbohydrate 33 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 3 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 28 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g

OCEAN SPRAY CRANBERRY SAUCE RECIPE



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Provided by insanelygood

Categories     Copycat Recipes     Recipes

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup water
1 (12-ounce) package Ocean Spray fresh or frozen cranberries

Steps:

  • Whisk together the sugar and water in a medium saucepan over medium heat until dissolved. Increase the heat and bring to a boil. Stir in the cranberries and return to boil.
  • Reduce the heat to medium and let it simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove it from the heat. Allow the sauce to cool completely to room temperature. Refrigerate it until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 cal

INSANELY EASY CRANBERRY SAUCE



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Whipped this up for Thanksgiving this year and even people who weren't nuts about cranberries couldn't put it down.

Provided by Jacqueline P Slattery

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Cranberry Sauce Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 ½ cups white wine
2 cups white sugar
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1 pinch ground ginger
¾ pound fresh cranberries
¼ pound fresh cherries, pitted and halved

Steps:

  • Combine the wine, sugar, cinnamon, and ginger in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Add the cranberries and cherries. Return to a simmer; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 45 minutes stirring occasionally. Refrigerate until cold before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292 calories, Carbohydrate 61 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 0.5 g, Sodium 5 mg, Sugar 54.5 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh cranberries. Fresh cranberries have a brighter flavor than frozen or canned cranberries. If you can't find fresh cranberries, frozen cranberries are a good substitute.
  • Don't overcook the sauce. Cranberry sauce should be cooked until the cranberries are softened and have burst, but not so long that they become mushy. Overcooked cranberry sauce will lose its bright flavor and color.
  • Add some orange zest or juice. Orange zest or juice adds a bright, citrusy flavor to cranberry sauce. You can also add other citrus fruits, such as lemons or limes.
  • Add some spices. Spices, such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, can add a warm, cozy flavor to cranberry sauce. You can also add other spices, such as cloves or allspice.
  • Sweeten the sauce to taste. Cranberry sauce can be sweetened with sugar, honey, or maple syrup. Add the sweetener gradually and taste the sauce until it is as sweet as you like it.

Conclusion:

Cranberry sauce is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be enjoyed with a variety of dishes. It is a traditional Thanksgiving side dish, but it can also be enjoyed with other meals, such as chicken, pork, or fish. Cranberry sauce is also a good source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C and potassium.

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