This homemade cranberry sauce is super easy and quick to make. Better than store-bought! It is perfect to make ahead of time, too, because we are using frozen cranberries.
You only need a handful of ingredients to make this easy condiment for your Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. Let me show you how to make it.
Cranberry sauce is a part of a classic Thanksgiving or Christmas menu, and if you have ever wondered if you can make it at home, then you are in for a treat.
This frozen cranberry sauce recipe literally comes together in under 15 minutes, and the best part is that it can be made up to 7 days before you need it. Whether you want to make this easy and quick homemade sauce for Thanksgiving or Christmas, this is the best version you'll ever have.
Not only is homemade cranberry sauce easy and quick to make, but it also allows for customization. You can adjust the sweetness and tartness levels to your liking by adding more or less sugar.
You can add other ingredients like cinnamon, vanilla extract or ginger for added flavor. You can use brown sugar for a more intense color. Most importantly, making it yourself lets you control the ingredients and consistency.
Related recipes: Instant pot cranberry sauce and cranberry cream cheese dip.
What you will need
Frozen cranberry
White sugar
Freshly squeezed orange juice
Orange
pinch of salt to tate
Nutmeg to taste
Cinnamon stick (optional)
How to make easy cranberry sauce
Place a saucepan on medium heat, add sugar, orange juice, orange zest and cinnamon stick and stir to combine.
Carefully pour the frozen cranberries into the sauce and stir to combine. Bring to a boil for about 5 minutes, reduce the heat and cook until you are able to smash the cranberries, stirring occasionally and smashing the cranberries to your desired consistency.
Season the sauce with a pinch of salt and nutmeg and stir to combine. Once the cranberries have cooked down and the mixture has thickened, remove from heat and let it cool to room temperature before transferring it to a jar or container.
You can keep it in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 7 days or freeze it for longer storage.
Watch how to make it
Can use maple syrup instead of sugar
Yes, you can substitute white sugar for maple syrup or brown sugar for this recipe. Make this sauce more grown up by adding a dash or two of bourbon maple syrup or port. So good!
I want to use fresh cranberries
Use the same recipe instructions as above and cook longer, say 15-20 minutes, or until the desired consistency is achieved.
How to serve it
Cranberry sauce is a versatile condiment that pairs well with many dishes. Of course, it's a staple for Thanksgiving and Christmas meals, but it can also be used as a topping for desserts like ice cream or cheesecake. You can even serve it with scones. It's also great to use as a glaze or marinade for meats such as chicken or pork.
How To Make Cranberry Sauce With Frozen Cranberries
Ingredients
- 400 g frozen cranberry
- ½ cup white sugar
- ½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- zest of 1 orange
- pinch of salt to taste
- pinch of nutmeg to taste optional
- 1 Cinnamon stick optional
Instructions
- Place a saucepan on medium heat, add sugar, orange juice, orange zest and cinnamon stick and stir to combine.
- Carefully pour the frozen cranberries into the sauce and stir to combine. Bring to a boil for about 5 minutes, reduce the heat and cook until you can smash the cranberries, stirring occasionally and smashing the cranberries to your desired consistency.
- Season the sauce with a pinch of salt and nutmeg and stir to combine. Once the cranberries have cooked down and the mixture has thickened, remove from heat and let it cool to room temperature before transferring it to a jar or container.
- You can keep it in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 7 days or freeze it for longer storage.
Nutrition
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And there you have it, a simple and delicious cranberry sauce recipe you can make at home in no time. As always, if you made this recipe, I would love to hear from you! Kindly rate the recipe 5 stars and leave me feedback in the comment section below. Tag me @thedinnerbite on Instagram and save it to your Pinterest. Please subscribe to the blog if you haven’t for free new recipes in your inbox.
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