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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
2 cups water
2 cups sugar
2 packages cranberries (12 ounces each)
other fruits and spices (not specified)

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

Pour 2 cups of sugar into a large saucepan.

2

Add 2 cups of water to the saucepan with sugar.

3

Simmer the mixture on medium heat until the sugar is dissolved and it starts bubbling.

4

Prepare the cranberries by checking for stems and damaged berries, using a colander to rinse them.

5

Note that the cranberries come in 12-ounce packages, which is about 3 to 3.5 cups of cranberries.

6

Add the cranberries to the syrup once it's bubbling.

7

Add other fruits and spices as desired, but they are not specified in the video.

8

Cook until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens, stirring occasionally.

Cooking Techniques

simmeringmixing

Equipment Needed

large saucepancolander

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariangluten-free

Also Known As

Cranberry RelishCranberry Chutney

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