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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
3 cups cranberries (12-ounce bag frozen)
1/2 cup elderberry juice
1/2 cup honey

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

Turn the heat on to medium.

2

Add cranberries to a stockpot.

3

Pour in 1/2 cup of elderberry juice.

4

Wait for the mixture to come to a bubble and simmer.

5

Measure out 1/2 cup of honey.

6

Once the cranberries are simmering, stir in the honey.

7

Turn the heat down to low to let it gently simmer for 2-3 minutes.

8

Cool the cranberry sauce and test for thickness.

9

Stir occasionally to prevent burning.

10

Leave the lid off to allow extra juices to evaporate.

11

Once thickened, cool it down further before storing.

12

Transfer to a jar and seal with a lid.

Cooking Techniques

simmeringmixing

Equipment Needed

stockpotmeasuring cup

Spice Level:

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Dietary

dairy-freegluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Also Known As

Cranberry RelishCranberry Chutney

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