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Homemade Cranberry Sauce Recipe

The orange juice gives it a little bit of a tangy flavor that goes perfectly with turkey.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Classic Thanksgiving Recipe, cranberry sauce, Easy Thanksgiving Side dish, Thanksgiving dinner
Servings: 12 people
Calories: 85kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup orange juice
  • 12 ounces fresh cranberries

Instructions

  • In a saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar and orange juice and whisk together until sugar is dissolved.  
  • Stir in cranberries and cook for about 10 minutes, or until they begin to pop.  
  • Remove from heat and transfer to a bowl.  
  • Sauce will thicken as it cools.

Nutrition

Calories: 85kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 55mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 48IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg