Homemade Cranberry Sauce is a delightful and versatile condiment that will drastically change any holiday meal. It is made using fresh or frozen cranberries and a few simple ingredients, resulting in a sweet and tangy sauce with a vibrant red color. Finally, if you’re looking to “Wow,” your guests this year, add this Homemade Cranberry Sauce to your holiday table.
Homemade Cranberry Sauce Ingredients
- Cranberries
- Cinnamon Stick or Ground Cinnamon
- Orange Juice
- Brown Sugar
- Shot of Bourbon or Whiskey (Optional)
- Pink Salt
Making the Homemade Cranberry Sauce
- First, in an All-Clad pot, combine all of the ingredients.
- Next, bring the mixture to a boil, and then reduce it to a simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Then, using a potato masher or blender, smooth it to the desired consistency.
- Note: If you use a blender, you may want to wait until it slightly cools to prevent a gummy texture from forming.
- Finally, the Homemade Cranberry Sauce is ready to be enjoyed (or stored)!
Combine the Ingredients
Bring to a Boil; Simmer for 15-20 Minutes
Blend to Desired Consistency
Then, using a potato masher or blender, smooth it to the desired consistency.
Serve and Store
Serving and Storing the Homemade Cranberry Sauce
Homemade Cranberry Sauce is incredibly versatile. It can be used as a condiment to accompany roasted turkey, chicken, or ham. It’s also a fantastic addition to leftover turkey sandwiches or as a topping for desserts like cheesecakes or ice cream. Some people even enjoy it as a spread on toast or in yogurt.
This recipe is delicious if it is served fresh, and it can also be prepared in advance (up to two months prior). To serve the sauce, simply pour it into a serving bowl of your choice, place a spoon on top, and enjoy!
On the other hand, if you are preparing it in advance, please follow the steps for success –
- After you mash it or blend it, let it cool to room temperature.
- Then, pour it into an airtight container and place it in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or the freezer for up to 2 months.
- Finally, to bring it to “serving temperature,” simply set it in the refrigerator overnight and serve it for any meal of choice. Enjoy!
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Homemade Cranberry Sauce
Homemade Cranberry Sauce is a delightful and versatile condiment that will drastically change any holiday meal. It is made using fresh or frozen cranberries and a few simple ingredients, resulting in a sweet and tangy sauce with a vibrant red color. Finally, if you're looking to "Wow," your guests this year, add this Homemade Cranberry Sauce to your holiday table.
Ingredients
- 1 large bag of Cranberries
- 1 Cinnamon Stick or 1/2 tsp. Ground Cinnamon
- 1/3 c. Orange Juice
- 3 tbsp. Brown Sugar
- 1 Shot of Bourbon or Whiskey (Optional)
- Pink Salt
Instructions
Making the Homemade Cranberry Sauce
- First, in an All-Clad pot, combine all of the ingredients.
- Next, bring the mixture to a boil, and then reduce it to a simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Then, using a potato masher or blender, smooth it to the desired consistency. (Note: If you use a blender, you may want to wait until it slightly cools to prevent a gummy texture from forming).
- Finally, the Homemade Cranberry Sauce is ready to be enjoyed (or stored)!
Notes
Serving and Storing the Homemade Cranberry Sauce
Homemade Cranberry Sauce is incredibly versatile. It can be used as a condiment to accompany roasted turkey, chicken, or ham. It's also a fantastic addition to leftover turkey sandwiches or as a topping for desserts like cheesecakes or ice cream. Some people even enjoy it as a spread on toast or in yogurt.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 20 Serving Size: 1/4 cAmount Per Serving: Calories: 16Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 30mgCarbohydrates: 3gFiber: 0gSugar: 2gProtein: 0g