Side Dish: United States – Classic Cranberry Sauce
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Serving Size: 6
Approximate Time
Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Additional
15 min
Total
35 min
Ingredients
12 oz / 340 g fresh cranberries (about 3 cups) 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar 1 cup (240 ml) water or orange juice (or 1 / 2 cup / 120 ml each) Zest of 1 orange (optional) Pinch of salt
Instructions
1. In a saucepan, combine sugar and water (or juice) and bring to a simmer to dissolve the sugar. 2. Add cranberries and orange zest, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. 3. Cook until cranberries burst and sauce thickens, about 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally. 4. Taste and adjust sweetness; add a pinch of salt to balance flavors. 5. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature; sauce will thicken further in the refrigerator. 6. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutritional Information*
Per serving | Servings: 6
Calories: 157 kcal
Carbohydrates: 40.5 g
Protein: 0.3 g
Fat: 0.1 g
Saturated fat: 0 g
Fiber: 2.2 g
Sodium: 3 mg
Potassium: 49 mg
Calcium: 8 mg
Iron: 0.16 mg
Vitamin A: 2 µg RAE
Vitamin C: 10 mg
Generated: 2026-11-05T19:36:12+00:00
*Nutrition is estimated using recipe ingredients, serving size, and USDA data. Actual values may vary. Some ingredient contributions are unavailable; the figures shown are known subtotals, not complete recipe nutrition.