Best 4 Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce Recipes

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Cranberry sauce is a staple side dish for many holiday meals, especially Thanksgiving and Christmas. Its tart and tangy flavor pairs perfectly with rich meats like turkey and ham. While canned cranberry sauce is a convenient option, there's nothing like the taste of homemade whole berry cranberry sauce. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a delicious and festive sauce that will impress your family and friends.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

WHOLE BERRY CRANBERRY SAUCE



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Holidays & Events     Thanksgiving Recipes

Yield Makes 2 1/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 3

3 cups (12 ounces) cranberries
1 cup sugar
1 cup water

Steps:

  • Combine sugar and water in a medium saucepan. Stir to dissolve sugar. Bring to a boil. Add cranberries. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and boil gently 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove from heat. Let cool before serving.

SUGAR-FREE WHOLE BERRY, CRANBERRY SAUCE



SUGAR-FREE WHOLE BERRY, CRANBERRY SAUCE image

Diabetic Friendly. Yes, I know.... You can buy cranberry sauce, or jelly, from your super market, but it is more fun to make your own.... Remember: 1 cup of sweetener for each package of fresh cranberries Remember also, fresh cranberries freeze well. Purchase many packages so you will have them during the year for adding to...

Provided by Elaine Radu

Categories     Other Sauces

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 pkg whole, fresh cranberries
1 medium fresh orange - zest of
1/2 c orange juice -unsweetened
4 c splenda (or any other non-asperatame sugar substitute)

Steps:

  • 1. After zesting the entire orange, cut orange into pieces and remove the pits. Fine-chop or pulverize the orange in your food processor. Wash jelly jars and snap lids in hot soapy water (I put them all in the dishwasher). Rinse with boiling water, prior to filling.
  • 2. Combine cranberries, orange zest, chopped orange, orange juice Place these ingredients in a 2 qt. saucepan. Cover saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat.
  • 3. When berries begin to pop, turn heat down to low and continue cooking until mixture thickens to your preferred consistency.. Stir well at regular intervals; do not allow mixture to stick to saucepan.
  • 4. When you are happy with the consistency, remove from heat; add Splenda and stir until well-combined; your total yield should be at least 4-6 jars.
  • 5. Pour cooked cranberry sauce into jelly jars to approx.. ½ inch from jar-lip. Clean any cranberry from jar lip. Seal with snap lids and metal rings.
  • 6. Process jars in boiling bath for 15 - 20 minutes. To Process: place filled and capped jelly jars in boiling water. Ensure the jars are covered with water.
  • 7. Remove from boiling bath, and set aside to cool completely. During the cooling period, lids will "POP". You will love to hear the POP sound; it is your assurance that the jars are vacuum-sealed and ready for storage in your secret place until time to serve. Cool completely on your counter-top... even overnight.
  • 8. If you do not wish to use the water-bath processing and preserving method, cooked cranberry-orange sauce can be frozen in freezer-paks of your choosing. Allow to cool completely before freezing.
  • 9. Jars of sealed cranberry sauce will keep for several years; but you won't have them that long. Serve with any poultry or wild meat at Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, your best friend's birthday etc. Any "ole" time is Cranberry time.

LOW SUGAR (TRUVIA) WHOLE BERRY CRANBERRY SAUCE



Low Sugar (Truvia) Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce image

I had planned to make this recipe using Splenda, but discovered I was out of it at the last minute, and decided to use Truvia instead. I must admit this is the first recipe I have made using TRUVIA, but I loved the results I got with this recipe. Truvia is a Baking Blend, & a natural sweetner with sugar but has 75% less...

Provided by Rose Mary Mogan

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 c water
3 c fresh or frozen whole cranberries(picked through for bad ones)
1/2 c truvia (low sugar) baking blend
1 tsp orange extract
1 tsp butter extract

Steps:

  • 1. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE YEILD AMOUNT IS NOT AS MUCH AS YOU WOULD GET IF YOU WERE USING REGULAR SUGAR. So plan accordingly if you want to serve a lot of people this lower calorie version.
  • 2. These are the main ingredients in this recipe.
  • 3. Add the Truvia and the water to a medium size sauce pan. Bring to a boil, then add the cranberries. Continue to cook for about 10 minutes until cranberries begin to burst. Stir to prevent from sticking.
  • 4. Cook until mixture is thickened and most of the cranberries have burst. Remove from heat, add the orange and butter extracts, then stir to blend. Allow to sit till thickened. Serve and enjoy.

WHOLE BERRY CRANBERRY SAUCE WITH WALNUTS



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Categories     Condiment/Spread     Berry     Side     Christmas     Thanksgiving     Quick & Easy     Simmer

Yield 6-8 people

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups washed and picked over fresh cranberries (one 12 oz bag)
1 tsp grated orange zest
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Pick over and discard soft cranberries. Combine berries, water, maple syrup, sugar, orange juice and zest in large saucepan. Bring to boil and reduce to medium heat to cook berries about 10-12 minutes or until most have popped open. Remove from heat and skim off any foam that may have formed on top. Stir in the walnuts, then chill until set.

Tips:

  • Use fresh or frozen cranberries: Fresh cranberries are best, but frozen cranberries can also be used. If using frozen cranberries, thaw them in the refrigerator overnight before using.
  • Wash the cranberries before using: This will help remove any dirt or debris.
  • Use a large saucepan: The sauce will expand as it cooks, so be sure to use a large saucepan to prevent it from boiling over.
  • Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer: This will help the sauce thicken and develop its flavor.
  • Add sugar to taste: The amount of sugar you add will depend on your personal preference. Start with a small amount and add more to taste.
  • Add spices to taste: Common spices used in cranberry sauce include cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. You can also add other spices, such as ginger or allspice, to your liking.
  • Let the sauce cool before serving: The sauce will thicken as it cools, so be sure to let it cool before serving.

Conclusion:

Whole berry cranberry sauce is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be enjoyed with a variety of dishes. It is a great addition to your Thanksgiving dinner table, but it can also be enjoyed all year round. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make your own homemade cranberry sauce that is sure to impress your family and friends.

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