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Cranberry sauce recipe presented in an old style bowl.

Cranberry Sauce

Easy and tasty, this cranberry sauce is perfect not only for the holiday season, but also throughout the year. It can be used instead of jams or fruit spreads.
4.7 from 6 votes
PREP TIME5 minutes
COOK TIME15 minutes
TOTAL TIME20 minutes
SERVINGS16 servings
CREATED BYMarc-Andre Vachon
REVIEWED BYRoxanne Papineau, RD
KIDNEY NUTRITIONLow fat | Low phosphorus | Low potassium | Low protein | Low sodium | Low sugar | Vegan | Vegetarian
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INGREDIENTS

Basic cranberry sauce

  • 4 cups cranberries (Fresh or frozen)
  • ¼ cup water
  • ¼ cup orange juice
  • ½ cup maple syrup or honey
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

Spicy variation

  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp ground allspice
  • ⅛ tsp ground clove
  • ⅛ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ⅛ tsp ground cardamom

Spicy rum variation

  • ½ tsp rum extract
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp ground ginger

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Combine all the ingredients in a medium saucepan depending on the variation you make.
    If you're making the basic recipe, use only the ingredients listed under Basic Cranberry Sauce.
    I you make the spicy variation, use the basic cranberry sauce ingredients and the spices listed under Spicy Variation.
    If you want to make the Spicy Rum Variation, simply combine all the ingredients listed.
  • Bring to a boil over high heat and simmer over medium heat for about 15 minutes uncovered.
    You can also simmer half covered to avoid splashing towards the end of cooking.
    While cooking, pop cranberries frequently with a wooden spoon. Before you finish cooking, make sure all cranberries are burst.
  • Allow to cool and store in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
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NOTES

Note 1 - How much cranberry sauce
This recipe makes approximately 500 ml (2 cups) of cranberry sauce.

NUTRITION FACTS

Nutrition Facts
Cranberry Sauce
Serving Size
 
30 ml (2 tbsp)
Amount per Serving
Calories
36
% Daily Value*
Sodium
 
1
mg
0
%
Potassium
 
48
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
 
9
g
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
6
g
7
%
Protein
 
1
g
Vitamin C
 
5
mg
6
%
Calcium
 
12
mg
1
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
Phosphorus
 
4
mg
0
%
*5% or less is a little, 15% or more is a lot

For informational purposes only. Nutrition data is primarily calculated from the USDA National Database. Values may vary from accuracy of measurements, brands, nutritional data and more. All measurements are metric (1 cup = 250ml). Readers are encouraged to make their own calculations.

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