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How to Make Cranberry Sauce

Cranberry Sauce
Cranberry Sauce
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Homemade cranberry sauce is a holiday tradition. And this recipe can be made up to seven days before serving (serves 6). Learn how to make cranberry sauce in just six easy steps.

From Quick Guide: Holiday Side Dishes
Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • 1 12-oz. bag fresh cranberries
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1 c. water
  • Sieves
  • Groceries
  • Saucepans
  • Plastic Wrap
  • Sauce Boats
  • Mixing Spoons
  • Ladles
  • Mixing bowls
  1. Step 1

    Bring a cup of water and the sugar to boil over high heat in a medium-sized saucepan.

  2. Step 2

    Add the cranberries and return to a boil.

  3. Step 3

    Reduce heat to low and cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. The cranberries should "pop," or split open.

  4. Step 4

    Put a sieve over a medium-sized bowl and pour the cranberry sauce through the strainer. Mash the sauce through the mesh with the back of a spoon until no pulp is left in the strainer.

  5. Step 5

    Stir cranberries, put in a small bowl and cool completely.

  6. Step 6

    Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until read to serve.

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Checo said

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on 11/13/2008 I add crushed pinapple (drain the juice) and also frozen strawberries (thaw and drain the juice as well)

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Anonymous said

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on 11/22/2005 Add brown sugar (to taste) and maple syrup (to taste), lemon and orange juice (squeeze it in do not strain).

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Anonymous said

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on 11/22/2005 Add half an orange and half an apple while you are cooking the cranberries. It will make a smoother and more delicious taste.

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Anonymous said

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on 11/22/2005 Use 1 cup of orange juice instead of water, and don't strain it.

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Anonymous said

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on 11/22/2005 We don't strain or sieve ours. We like it with the cranberries still in it.

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