Making homemade cranberry sauce is so easy! This post is going to be painfully short because I want to you note the process and then just close the computer and go do it. The key things you should know before you start this process are
- It takes 10 minutes or less.
- It is best if you have an immersion blender.
- It will not taste exactly like store bought cranberry sauce. BUT, it will be better for you and even more delicious if you are prepared for it to taste different!
So how is it done?
Step 1:
Boil 1 cup of water and 1/2 a cup of sugar. I use organic cane sugar. You can also use honey, or refined sugar.
Step 2:
Add 4 cups of cranberries (fresh or frozen). Return the sauce pan to a boil, and then reduce the heat to a simmer and allow the berries to cook for about 10 minutes. Once the berries have bursted, and the liquid is forming the consistency of a sauce you can remove it from the heat and allow it to cool.
Step 3:
Use an immersion blender to break up the thick cranberries and blend it all together to form a smoother consistency. This final step is optional, but I believe if gives the cranberry sauce the best texture.
Finally, enjoy your simple, homemade cranberry sauce alongside dinner, or in your favorite recipes!
The Recipe
How to make easy homemade cranberry sauce
Difficulty: Easy10
minutesFollow the instructions below to make a super simple and tasty homemade cranberry sauce in just 10 minutes.
Ingredients
1 cup water
1/2 a cup of sugar
4 cups cranberries (fresh or frozen)
Directions
- Boil the sugar and the water in a larg saucepan.
- Add the cranberries, and bring the pot back to a boil again. Then, reduce the heat and allow them to simmer for just about 10 minutes.
- Allow the sauce to cool slightly, and then use an immersion blender to give it a smoother consistency.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Notes
- You can increase or lessen the sugar content to your preference.
Make this sauce ahead and use in recipes like this one for a delicious homemade comfort food you didn’t know you needed!
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