How to Make Cranberry Sauce From Scratch | Homemade Cranberry Sauce Recipe

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.

Welcome to the kitchen, today we're making homemade cranberry sauce.

Gather ingredients: 12 ounces of cranberries, 1 cup of sugar, 1 cup of water, 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon (optional), and 1/4 teaspoon of salt (optional).

In a medium pot, add 1 cup of sugar, 1 cup of water, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 12 ounces of cranberries.

Stir the mixture and set the heat to medium on the stovetop.

Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally.

As the water heats up, the cranberries will start to pop and split open.

If you want a different flavor, you can use orange juice instead of water.

Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and let it simmer for 10 to 15 minutes until it thickens, stirring occasionally.

When there's 1-2 minutes left, sprinkle in 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon (optional) and stir it in.

Check the thickness; it should be fairly thick but can be adjusted to your preference.

Turn off the heat and let it cool to room temperature.

Once cooled, transfer to a bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary