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Cranberry Sauce

Is any holiday meal complete without cranberry sauce? I really don't believe so. I wanted to keep mine tart as I find most cranberry sauce recipes far too sweet. I am thrilled with how mine turned out and believe you will be too.
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Servings: 3
Author: Teri-Ann Carty
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

Equipment

  • pot, stove

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cranberries frozen
  • 2 tbsp orange juice fresh
  • zest of 1/2 orange
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 pinch nutmeg freshly grated
  • 1 clove
  • ½ tsp vanilla
  • ⅓-½ cup water
  • ¼ cup cane sugar

Instructions

  • Add everything into a small pot.
  • Stir to incorporate and bring to a bubble.
  • Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and let it cool. The sauce will thicken as it cools.

Notes

You can use any sweetener you prefer. I like cane sugar as it is a little less sweet!

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Cranberry Sauce
Serving Size
 
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
107
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
0.3
g
0
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.1
g
1
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.04
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
0.03
g
Sodium
 
3
mg
0
%
Potassium
 
84
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
 
27
g
9
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
21
g
23
%
Protein
 
0.5
g
1
%
Vitamin A
 
67
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
 
15
mg
18
%
Calcium
 
20
mg
2
%
Iron
 
0.3
mg
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

*Macros are provided as an estimate for convenience. Your final numbers will vary depending on ingredient brands, substitutions, and how you portion the recipe.