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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
washed cranberries
1 cinnamon stick
1 cup granulated sugar
1 and 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1 teaspoon fresh orange zest

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 washed cranberries to the pot and remove any bad ones.

2

Add 1 cinnamon stick, 1 cup of granulated sugar, and 1 and 1/2 cup of freshly squeezed orange juice.

3

Add 1 teaspoon of fresh orange zest and mix everything up.

4

Cover the pot and cook until the cranberries begin to pop, about 15 minutes.

5

Remove the cinnamon stick after the cranberries have popped.

6

Use an immersion blender to pulse the sauce for a chunky texture, about six pulses.

7

Allow the sauce to cool before serving.

Cooking Techniques

simmeringmixing

Equipment Needed

potimmersion blender

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariangluten-free

Also Known As

Cranberry RelishCranberry Chutney

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