Achieving perfect cranberry sauce is easier than you may think! Here I provide two recipes to satisfy your cranberry sauce cravings. Both recipes taste great and will complement your holiday meals.
Do you make your own cranberry sauce? It’s so easy and tastes much better freshly made than from a can. This cranberry sauce recipe has hints of orange and spice. It will pair perfectly with your Thanksgiving turkey or holiday ham.
The basic formula for cranberry sauce is 1 cup sugar, 1 cup water and one bag of cranberries. Slight adjustments to this basic formula give you delightful and unexpected results.
Cranberries are considered a super food
Cranberries are a good source of vitamin C, vitamin E and fiber. According to Medical News Today, cranberries also contain vitamin K, manganese and a large array of phytonutrients that help to protect the body from harmful free radicals and offer anti-inflammatory and cancer-preventing properties.
The method for preparing the sauce in each recipe below is the same. Make the cranberry sauce ahead and store it in the freezer or in sterilized and sealed canning jars. These recipes will fill two 8 oz canning jars.
Recipe 1: Holiday delight cranberry sauce
This recipe is perfect for those of you who like the tart-sweet cranberry flavor and are ready to add a little twist and hint of spice to your table. Hints of orange and nutmeg compliment the natural tart-sweet cranberry flavor.
12 oz bag of cranberries ¾ cup sugar ¼ cup water ¾ cup orange juice ¼ tsp freshly ground nutmeg
Recipe 2: Very-berry cranberry sauce
This recipe is perfect for those of you who like basic cranberry sauce (more like the canned) and prefer it on the sweet side. You are still not sure you’re ready to give up the can. I’m here to help you release that can!!
12 oz bag of cranberries ¾ cup sugar 1 cup orange juice
How to prepare the cranberry sauce (either recipe above)
Wash and drain the cranberries. Add the cranberries, sugar and liquids to a small sauce pan. On medium-high heat, bring the berries to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the sauce thickens (generally 10 – 15 minutes).
Add the nutmeg mid-way through the cooking time (if using).
Stir the cranberry sauce frequently and monitor the heat. Reduce the heat if necessary to avoid burning. Transfer the sauce to a bowl to cool. Once cooled it is ready to enjoy or store.
Two ways to perfect cranberry sauce
Choose the recipe that’s best for you! Both recipes are prepared the same way.
Recipe 1: Holiday delight cranberry sauce (tart/sweet flavor)
12 oz bag cranberries
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
3/4 cup orange juice
1/4 tsp freshly ground nutmeg
Recipe 2: Very-berry cranberry sauce (sweeter, slight orange, more like canned)
12 oz bag cranberries
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup orange juice
Method
Wash and drain the cranberries. Add the cranberries, sugar and liquids to a small sauce pan. On medium-high heat, bring the berries to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the sauce thickens (generally 10 – 15 minutes). Add the nutmeg mid-way through the cooking time if desired. Stir the cranberry sauce frequently and monitor the heat. Reduce the heat if necessary to avoid burning. Transfer the sauce to a bowl to cool. Once cooled it is ready to enjoy or store.
Make the cranberry sauce ahead and store it in the freezer or in sterilized and sealed canning jars.
These recipes will fill two 8 oz canning jars. Follow the instructions for sterilizing and sealing canning jars on the manufacturers instructions.
Source: northwestspoon.com
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