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Best way to grow 3 Delicious Cranberry Sauce Recipes

This recipe provides three delicious variations of cranberry sauce to complement any meal. Each recipe is easy to follow and delivers unique flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Classic Cranberry Sauce
  • 12 ounces fresh cranberries
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup water or orange juice
Orange-Ginger Cranberry Sauce
  • 12 ounces fresh cranberries
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1/2 cup water or orange juice
Spiced Cranberry Sauce
  • 12 ounces fresh cranberries
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1/2 teaspoon whole cloves
  • 1/2 cup water or apple cider

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • spoon

Method
 

General Preparation
  1. Rinse cranberries and discard any soft or damaged berries.
  2. Combine all ingredients for your chosen cranberry sauce in a medium saucepan.
Cooking Instructions
  1. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
  2. Continue to simmer for 10-15 minutes, until cranberries burst and the sauce thickens.
  3. Remove from heat and let cool completely before serving.
Variations
  1. For Classic Cranberry Sauce, serve chilled.
  2. For Orange-Ginger Cranberry Sauce, the zest and ginger add a bright, warm flavor.
  3. For Spiced Cranberry Sauce, remove the cinnamon stick and cloves before serving.

Notes

The sauces can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to a week. For a smoother sauce, you can press it through a fine-mesh sieve after cooking.