Easy Homemade Cranberry Sauce

This easy, fresh Homemade Cranberry Sauce recipe is absolutely delicious. A touch of orange marmalade makes it a stand out side dish!

A MUST-HAVE SIDE DISH FOR THE HOLIDAYS

One thing that must be on our holiday dinner table is cranberry sauce. It's not only beautiful but this sweet side dish really compliments all the other salty dishes on the table. It makes for the perfect bite when you stack turkey, stuffing and cranberry sauce all on your fork. I have a super simple way to make this and an added ingredient that really brings out that cranberry flavor!

TIPS FOR MAKING THIS THANKSGIVING SIDE DISH:

• I prefer a more sweet cranberry sauce but if you enjoy a more tart flavor then just reduce the sugar by a cup.
• If using frozen cranberries, allow them to thaw slightly before using.
• If you prefer, try adding a zest of an orange on top just before serving.
• This can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator for 7 to 10 days.

INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (FULL RECIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE POST)

• fresh or frozen cranberries
• sugar
• water
• orange marmalade

HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE CRANBERRY SAUCE:

Place all ingredients in a medium size pan over medium high heat.

Cook for 10 minutes or until cranberries begin to burst. Using a potato masher, crush all the cranberries. Cook an additional 5 minutes until well combined and mixture thickens up.

Remove from heat and serve! Can be stored in the refrigerator for 7 to 10 days.

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Easy Homemade Cranberry Sauce

This easy, fresh Homemade Cranberry Sauce recipe is absolutely delicious. A touch of orange marmalade makes it a stand out side dish!

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Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Cranberry Sauce, Fresh Cranberry Sauce, Homemade Cranberry Sauce

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Servings: 8

Calories: 262kcal

Author: Brandie @ The Country Cook

Ingredients

• ▢ 1 (12 oz) bag fresh or frozen cranberries
• ▢ 2 cups sugar
• ▢ 1 cup water
• ▢ ½ cup orange marmalade

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Instructions

• Place all ingredients in a medium size pan over medium high heat.
• Cook for 10 minutes or until cranberries begin to burst.
• Using a potato masher, crush all the cranberries.
• Cook an additional 5 minutes until well combined and mixture thickens up.
• Remove from heat and serve with your favorite meat.
• Can be stored in the refrigerator for 7 to 10 days.

Notes

• If you enjoy a more tart flavor then just reduce the sugar by a cup.
• If using frozen cranberries, allow them to thaw slightly before using.

Nutrition

Calories: 262kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 44mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 64g | Vitamin A: 38IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional Disclaimer

“The Country Cook” is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. If calorie count and other nutritional values are important to you, we recommend running the ingredients through whichever online nutritional calculator you prefer. Calories can vary quite a bit depending on which brands were used.

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