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Best way to grow 3 Delicious Cranberry Sauce Recipes

This guide provides three distinct and flavorful cranberry sauce recipes, perfect for any occasion. From classic to spiced and citrus-infused, these recipes offer a delightful addition to your table.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Classic Cranberry Sauce
  • 12 ounces fresh cranberries
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water
Spiced Cranberry Sauce
  • 12 ounces fresh cranberries
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1/4 teaspoon whole cloves
Citrus Cranberry Sauce
  • 12 ounces fresh cranberries
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup water

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Stirring spoon
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

Classic Cranberry Sauce
  1. Combine cranberries, sugar, and water in a medium saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
  2. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and let cool completely before serving.
Spiced Cranberry Sauce
  1. Combine cranberries, brown sugar, orange juice, cinnamon stick, and whole cloves in a medium saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
  2. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens. Remove the cinnamon stick and cloves before serving.
Citrus Cranberry Sauce
  1. Combine cranberries, sugar, orange zest, orange juice, lemon zest, lemon juice, and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  2. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens. Let cool completely before serving.

Notes

For best results, make cranberry sauce at least a day in advance to allow the flavors to meld. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.