Description
A classic sweet jellied cranberry sauce made from fresh cranberries, sugar, and warm spices. This vibrant, tangy-sweet sauce sets to a perfect gel-like consistency, making it an essential holiday condiment.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Combine water and sugar in saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
- Add cranberries and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes until cranberries burst and sauce thickens.
- Stir in optional spices if using.
- Remove from heat and cool 15 minutes.
- Transfer to serving dish and refrigerate at least 2 hours until set.
- Serve chilled.
Notes
- Sauce will thicken further as it cools and sets.
- Adjust sugar to taste based on cranberry tartness.
- Store in airtight container in refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Freeze for up to 3 months.
- For smoother texture, press through fine mesh strainer before chilling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg