Name: Homemade Cranberry Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 people
Ingredients: 1 12 oz bag Cranberries; 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar; 1 cup Orange Juice

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Like most of you, for years I used can cranberry sauce. I admit it and I’m not proud of it. The can was an easy option because I never really liked cranberry sauce. Well, that’s all changed and I haven’t looked back!

Making cranberry sauce from scratch is super simple. It tastes so tangy and fresh. Unlike the weird gel in a can stuff. I think I never cared for it because if the can! This is our new go-to recipe for this zesty Thanksgiving side dish.

Wow, your guests with this yummy side for the big day!

Homemade Cranberry Sauce

Homemade Cranberry Sauce from fresh cranberries

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword cranberry sauce, fresh cranberry sauce

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Servings 8 people

Calories 86 kcal

Ingredients

1 12 oz bag Cranberries
3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
1 cup Orange Juice

Instructions

Add orange juice and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat.
Heat until the sugar is dissolved, then add the cranberries.
Boil until the cranberries start to pop, about 10-12 minutes.
Remove from heat and place sauce in a bowl and refrigerate to cool.
Cranberry sauce will thicken as it cools.

Recipe Notes

This is a great side to make ahead so it have enough time to cool off. We like ours chilled so we keep it refrigerated until ready to serve. There are lots of options to add to this recipe to tweak the flavor. Try splitting the orange juice with half pineapple juice. Add lemon or orange zest for extra flavor or try a fruity liquor, like Grand Marnier for a nice kick.

Nutrition Facts

Homemade Cranberry Sauce

Amount Per Serving

Calories 86

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.