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How to Make: Cranberry Sauce

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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
fresh cranberries
1 cup water
1 and 1/4 cup sugar
crushed pineapples

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

Wash fresh cranberries under cold water and remove any damaged berries.

2

Bring 1 cup of water to a boil in a saucepan.

3

Add 1 and 1/4 cup of sugar to the boiling water and stir until dissolved, creating a syrup.

4

Add the washed cranberries to the syrup and allow to simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

5

Cover the saucepan and keep the heat on low while the cranberries pop and the sauce thickens.

6

After 20 minutes, remove from heat and let cool for a few minutes.

7

Transfer the sauce to a mold, filling halfway with cranberry sauce, and then add crushed pineapples on top.

8

Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours to allow the sauce to set.

Cooking Techniques

simmeringmixing

Equipment Needed

saucepanmeasuring cupsmold

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariangluten-free

Also Known As

Cranberry RelishCranberry Chutney

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