The Best Homemade Cranberry Sauce Recipe Ready in 15 Minutes

This recipe for the Best Cranberry Sauce delivers a perfect balance of tart and sweet with a vibrant, jewel-like texture. After years of testing holiday sides, I’ve perfected this method to avoid the common pitfalls of a gummy or overly sweet sauce. It’s the simple, show-stopping condiment that will have your guests asking for the recipe.

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The Best Homemade Cranberry Sauce Recipe Ready in 15 Minutes

  • Author: Dorothy Miller

Instructions

  1. Combine Ingredients : In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar and water (or orange juice). Stir until the sugar dissolves.
  2. Boil : Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
  3. Add Cranberries : Once boiling, add the cranberries. The mixture will return to a boil.
  4. Simmer : Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. You'll hear the cranberries pop as they cook!
  5. Thicken : Continue cooking until most of the cranberries have burst and the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.
  6. Cool : Remove from heat and allow it to cool before serving or refrigerating.

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