Description
A classic homemade cranberry sauce made by simmering fresh or frozen cranberries with sugar and cranberry-raspberry juice, then finished with a splash of lemon juice for a bright, tangy flavor. Perfect for holiday dinners or as a tasty condiment.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 12 ounces fresh or frozen cranberries (1 package)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup cranberry-raspberry juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Place the cranberries, sugar, and cranberry-raspberry juice in a large saucepan. Stir the mixture well to combine.
- Boil and Simmer: Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar. Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover the saucepan, and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst.
- Add Lemon Juice: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the tablespoon of lemon juice to add brightness and a slight tang.
- Cool and Refrigerate: Transfer the cranberry sauce to a bowl and allow it to cool slightly at room temperature. Once cooled, cover and refrigerate the sauce until fully chilled before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen cranberries depending on availability; frozen cranberries do not need to be thawed before cooking.
- Adjust sugar quantity if you prefer a less sweet sauce.
- This sauce can be made a few days in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- For a smoother texture, pulse the sauce briefly in a blender after cooking if desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: cranberry sauce, holiday side dish, homemade cranberry sauce, Thanksgiving sauce, stovetop cranberry sauce
