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Cranberry sauce

Recipe Information

Description:
Cranberry sauce is a delicious American recipe usually served as a side dish. It requires about 5 minutes of prep time and about 10 minutes of cooking time for a combined total time of 15 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered easy. This recipe will yield 12 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 12
Preparation Time 5 Minutes
Cook Time 10 Minutes
Total Time 15 Minutes
Difficulty Easy
Main Ingredient Cranberries
Category Fruit
Meal Brunch; Lunch; Dinner
Type Side Dish
Subtype Sauce/Gravy; Condiment
Cuisine American
Cook Method Stove Top
Diet

Ingredients

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • 1 cup orange juice

  • 1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries

Directions

  • Dissolve the sugar in the orange juice in a saucepan over medium heat.

  • When fully dissolved, add the cranberries and cook until they begin to burst (around 10 minutes), and then remove from heat.

  • Spoon the sauce into a serving bowl, and allow to cool. As it cools, the sauce will thicken.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 87 cal

  • Total fat: 0g

  • Saturated fat: 0g

  • Cholesterol: 0mg

  • Sodium: 0mg

  • Potassium: 65mg

  • Carbohydrate: 22g

  • Fiber: 1g

  • Sugar: 20g

  • Protein: 0g