Homemade Cranberry Sauce
Classic Homemade Cranberry Sauce made with just 3 ingredients—cranberries, sweetener, and water. It’s tangy, sweet, and perfect for the holidays.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings (about 2 cups)
- Category: Condiment, Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar, or 3/4 cup honey or maple syrup (plus more to taste)
- 3/4 cup filtered water
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, combine sugar (or maple syrup or honey) and water. Set over medium heat and stir to dissolve the sugar.
- Add cranberries and bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens (about 12–15 minutes).
- Add more sweetener to taste if desired.
- Remove from heat and cool to room temperature before serving or storing.
Notes
- If using maple syrup or honey, you can add all ingredients at once and bring to a boil.
- Optional add-ins: 2 wide strips of lemon or orange zest, 1 Tbsp lemon juice or 1/4 cup orange juice, 1/2 cup dried cherries, or 1/2 cinnamon stick.
- Store cooled cranberry sauce in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Adjust sweetness after cooking if the sauce is too tart.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 116
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0.1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0.2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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