Homemade Cranberry Sauce

Name: Homemade Cranberry Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 250 g of lingonberries; 100 g of granulated sugar; 100 ml of water; zest of orange; 1 tbsp of lemon juice; 1 pinch of salt; 1 stick of cinnamon

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Cranberry sauce is made by cooking the berries with sugar and water. 🍒 It is traditionally served with game or poultry.

Total time: 15 min
Prep: 5 min
Cook: 10 min
Difficulty: Easy
Per person: €0.50

By the CookinBreak team

Ingredients 7

servings

Estimated cost €2.00

Equipment

Saucepan
Baking sheet
Bowl
Spoon
Wooden spatula
Zesteror fine grater

Instructions

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Prepare the ingredients
1. Wash the cranberries if they are fresh.
2. Remove the zest of an orange if you want a citrusy touch.

Cook the sauce
1. Place the cranberries, water and sugar in a saucepan.
2. Add the orange zest, the lemon, the pinch of salt and the cinnamon stick.
3. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
Let it thicken
1. Once it comes to a boil, lower the heat to low.
2. Simmer for , stirring regularly, until the texture is thick and glossy.
Finishing
1. Remove the cinnamon stick if you used one.
2. Serve the sauce warm or cold depending on the dishes it accompanies.

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Nutrition facts

per serving · estimate

150kcal

Protein1 g3%
Carbs36 g92%
Fat1 g6%
Fiber2 g

Share of each nutrient in the calories of one serving.

Good to know

Chef's tip

For a shinier, thicker sauce, add half a teaspoon of cornstarch dissolved in a little water 🌽✨. It gives a perfect texture, just like in a restaurant! 🍽️

Freezing : Can you freeze this recipe?

Yes

Works very well, up to 6 months in airtight containers or freezer bags.

Storage : How long does it keep?

Keeps up to 7-10 days in a sterilized jar or airtight container in the fridge. The sugar acts as a preservative.

Making ahead : Can you make it the day before?

Yes

The flavors develop; keeps 7-10 days in an airtight jar in the fridge.

Reheating : How do you reheat it?

Serve lukewarm or cold. Reheat gently in a saucepan over very low heat. Microwave possible in short bursts.

Variations

Serve warm or cold depending on the dish.
Add a cinnamon stick during cooking.
Add orange zest for a citrusy touch.

Mistakes to avoid

Not stirring during cooking: stir regularly.
Leaving the cinnamon stick in: remove it before serving.
Cooking over high heat: lower to low heat after it comes to a boil.

Frequently asked questions

How do you make cranberry sauce?

Put 250 g of cranberries, 100 g of sugar, 100 ml of water, the orange zest, the lemon, the salt and the cinnamon in a saucepan, bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes over low heat, stirring.

What do you serve cranberry sauce with?

It is traditionally served with game or poultry, warm or cold depending on the dish, for example with a roast Christmas turkey.

How do you get a thick sauce?

Once it comes to a boil, lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring regularly, until the texture is thick and glossy.

Do you need to wash the cranberries?

Yes, wash the cranberries if they are fresh, then remove the zest of an orange if you want a citrusy touch before cooking.