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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
1 cup sugar
1 cup orange juice
12 oz cranberries

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

Dissolve 1 cup of sugar in 1 cup of orange juice in a medium saucepan over medium heat.

2

Stir in 12 oz of cranberries and cook until the cranberries start to pop, about 10 minutes.

3

Remove from heat and transfer the cranberry sauce to a bowl. It will thicken as it cools.

Cooking Techniques

simmeringmixing

Equipment Needed

medium saucepanbowl

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariangluten-free

Also Known As

Cranberry RelishCranberry Chutney

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