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Cranberry Sauce Recipe 3 Ingredients

This quick and easy cranberry sauce strikes the perfect balance between sweet and tart, making it an essential side for holiday meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 12 ounces fresh cranberries
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Measuring cups
  • Storage container

Method
 

  1. Rinse the fresh cranberries under cold water to remove debris.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine the water and sugar over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
  3. Add the cranberries to the saucepan once the sugar is dissolved.
  4. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to simmer.
  5. Simmer for about 10-15 minutes, or until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens.
  6. Stir occasionally to help break down the cranberries.
  7. After 15 minutes, check the sauce for thickness and cook longer if needed.
  8. Remove from heat and let the sauce cool, allowing it to thicken further.
  9. Transfer the cooled sauce to a storage container and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

This sauce can be made ahead of time to enhance flavor. Serve chilled or at room temperature.