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Cranberry Sauce

Cultural Context

Cranberry sauce has its roots in Native American cuisine, where cranberries were used both as a food source and for medicinal purposes. It became a staple at Thanksgiving dinners in the United States, symbolizing the harvest and the blending of cultures. Today, it is enjoyed not only during the holidays but also as a tangy accompaniment to various dishes, with many families passing down their unique recipes.

AmericanUSside
20 min
easy
8 servings
Servings4
12 ounces fresh cranberries
1/2 cup water
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup orange juice
orange zest
kosher salt
cinnamon
clove

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with fewer calories.

fresh cranberries

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: frozen cranberries

Dried cranberries are more accessible and have a longer shelf life.

1

Add 12 ounces of fresh cranberries to a saucepan.

2

Add in a little bit of orange zest.

3

Pour in 1/2 cup of water.

4

Add 3/4 cup of sugar and 1/2 cup of orange juice.

5

Add a pinch of kosher salt.

6

Stir the mixture and cook until the berries start to pop and release their juice.

7

Remove from heat and let it sit.

8

Refrigerate for up to a week before serving.

Cooking Techniques

simmeringmixing

Equipment Needed

saucepan

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariangluten-free

Also Known As

Cranberry RelishCranberry Chutney

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