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Traditional Cranberry Sauce

Ditch the can and amplify your holiday meals with this traditional side dish that is quick, easy and tasty on everything.
Cooking Tip

The sauce will thicken more as it cools, don't worry if it is looking thin.

Yield6 Servings
Serving size1.00 Cups
Perfect forKid-friendly, One-pot, Quick & easy
Dietary preferencesDairy Free, Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 12 oz package of fresh cranberries, washed
  • 3/4 cup of orange juice
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • Pinch salt

Directions

  1. In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the cranberries, both sugars, and orange juice, then bring to a simmer.
  2. Stirring occasionally, cook until most of the cranberries have burst and things begin to thicken.
  3. After about 10 minutes, add a pinch of salt and taste before removing from heat and allowing your cranberry sauce to cool.

Nutrition facts (per serving)

130Calories

0.0 Total Fat (g)
0.0Saturated Fat (g)
5.0Sodium (mg)
33.0Carbs (g)
2.0 Dietary Fiber (g)
0.5Protein (g)

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