Easy Cranberry Sauce
This recipe for homemade Cranberry Sauce is easy to make and is best served with roasted turkey and dressing for Thanksgiving.
Ingredients
- 3 cups cranberries, fresh or frozen
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
Instructions
- Add 1 cup water and 3 cups of fresh cranberries to a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil.
- Add 1/2 cup pure maple syrup and simmer on low for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the pan from the heat and allow the sauce to cool. It will thicken as it cools. Pour into a serving dish and serve immediately or cover it and refrigerate until ready to use. Recipe makes 8 servings.
Equipment
- 1 medium saucepan
Notes
Can I make Cranberry Sauce ahead of time?
Making the cranberry sauce ahead of the holiday saves you time and reduces the number of dishes you need to make that day. This can certainly help to cut back on some of the stress of making a big meal.
I usually make Easy Cranberry Sauce the day before I want to serve it. I cover it with plastic wrap and refrigerate. But don't make it more than 3 days ahead of time. When I need it for the meal, I simple reheat it in a saucepan or in the microwave. We often eat it at room temperature, it is simply the best.
Nutrition
Calories: 72kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 0.2gFat: 0.05gSaturated Fat: 0.003gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.02gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 4mgPotassium: 75mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 23IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 26mgIron: 0.1mg