Best 2 Simple Cranberry Sauce Recipes

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Are you looking for a quick and easy recipe for simple cranberry sauce? Look no further! This delicious and versatile sauce is the perfect accompaniment to your Thanksgiving turkey, pork roast, or even a simple bowl of oatmeal. With just a few ingredients and a few minutes of your time, you can have a delicious homemade cranberry sauce that will impress your family and friends. So grab a few fresh cranberries, some sugar, water, and a saucepan, and let's get cooking!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SIMPLE CRANBERRY SAUCE



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When you can't eat another bite of buttery mashed potatoes, hearty bread stuffing or herb-infused turkey, reach for the cranberry sauce! Delightfully tart and tangy, this essential side cuts through all those Thanksgiving flavors giving your palate the refreshing break you never knew you needed. With just a fast five-minute prep time, some fresh or frozen cranberries, a little water, sugar, a zest from your favorite citrus and some simmer time-homemade cranberry sauce will be on the table before you know it. The best part? You can make this crimson berry sauce the night before, so come turkey day you'll have one less thing to worry about.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Condiment

Time 3h25m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 pound fresh or frozen cranberries (4 cups)
2 cups water
2 cups sugar

Steps:

  • Rinse cranberries with cool water, and remove any stems or blemished berries.
  • Heat water and sugar to boiling in 3-quart saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Continue boiling 5 minutes longer, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in cranberries. Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Continue boiling about 5 minutes longer, stirring occasionally, until cranberries begin to pop. Pour sauce into bowl or container. Refrigerate about 3 hours or until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 0 mg

SIMPLE SUGAR-FREE CRANBERRY SAUCE



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You can use this for a quick healthy snack or serve it up at any meal. It's incredibly quick and easy and there's no worrying about calories. The best part is you're getting all the benefits from cranberries without any refined sugar.

Provided by GymRatFoodie

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

Time 7m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries
½ cup water
½ cup granular sucralose sweetener (such as Splenda®), or to taste

Steps:

  • Place cranberries in a microwave-safe bowl. Pour in enough water to cover the bottom of the bowl. Cover and cook on high for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Use a potato masher to crush cranberries to desired consistency. Stir in sweetener until dissolved.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 20.1 calories, Carbohydrate 5.6 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 0.8 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh cranberries: Fresh cranberries have a brighter flavor and more vibrant color than frozen or canned cranberries.
  • Simmer the sauce gently: Don't boil the sauce, as this will cause the cranberries to burst and lose their shape.
  • Add sugar to taste: The amount of sugar you add to the sauce will depend on your personal preference. If you like a tart sauce, add less sugar. If you prefer a sweeter sauce, add more sugar.
  • Use a variety of spices: In addition to the traditional spices used in cranberry sauce, such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, you can also experiment with other spices, such as cardamom, cloves, or allspice.
  • Add a little orange zest or juice: Orange zest or juice can help to brighten the flavor of the sauce.
  • Make the sauce ahead of time: Cranberry sauce can be made up to a week in advance and stored in the refrigerator. This makes it a great option for busy holiday cooks.

Conclusion:

Cranberry sauce is a classic holiday side dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its bright red color and tart-sweet flavor, cranberry sauce is a festive addition to any holiday table. Whether you prefer a traditional cranberry sauce or one with a more unique twist, there are many recipes to choose from. So experiment and find the perfect cranberry sauce recipe for your holiday feast.

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