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Homemade Cranberry Sauce

bowl of cranberry sauce surrounded by whole cranberries

A tangy and flavorful cranberry sauce that can be prepared in a flash.

Makes: 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 orange
  • 3 cups fresh cranberries (12 ounces)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup sugar

Directions

  1. Peel orange, dice, and remove seeds.
  2. Place cranberries, orange, water, and sugar in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a simmer to dissolve the sugar.
  3. Lower heat and simmer until cranberries begin to burst. Mash cranberries slightly until desired consistency.
  4. Remove pot from heat and let cool then transfer to a bowl and chill.

Notes

  • Frozen cranberries can be substituted for fresh.
  • 1 cup white grape juice concentrate can be substituted for 1 cup sugar.

Recipe from: Utah State University Cooperative Extension, adapted by the USDA Food and Nutrition Administration.