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Cranberry sauce

Cranberry sauce

Bright and tangy cranberry sauce with a silky texture and vibrant color, ready in under 15 minutes plus resting.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Condiment
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 100 kcal

Ingredients
  

Sauce Base

  • 150 ml water
  • 175 g granulated sugar
  • 1 pinch salt

Fruit

  • 200 g fresh or frozen cranberries thawed briefly if frozen
  • 1 pinch ground cinnamon optional

Instructions
 

Sauce Base

  • Pour 150ml water into a medium saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat (about 2 minutes).
  • Stir in 175g granulated sugar until the surface turns glossy and all grains have dissolved (2–3 minutes).
  • Add a pinch of salt.

Fruit

  • Tip in 200g cranberries and ground cinnamon if using. The berries will begin to burst after 8–10 minutes of gentle bubbling.
  • Remove from heat when the sauce coats the back of a spoon and let cool for at least 60 minutes before serving.

Notes

For a clearer sauce, skim off foam after the first 3 minutes of simmering.
Use clean utensils when serving to keep the sauce fresh for up to 7 days in the refrigerator.
Keyword berry sauce, Cranberry Sauce, holiday condiment, sauce, Thanksgiving