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Homemade Cranberry Sauce

5 from 2 votes
bowl of homemade cranberry sauce
This homemade cranberry sauce recipe is incredibly easy to make using just 4 simple ingredients. It's naturally sweetened and is a nice, fresh alternative to storebought.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Serving Size 2 cups

Ingredients
 

Instructions

  • Add your fresh cranberries to a colander, rinse well, and drain off any excess water. Sift through the cranberries, discarding any squishy berries.
  • In a medium saucepan, bring the fresh cranberries, maple syrup, orange juice, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt to a boil over medium-high heat.
  • Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer and continue to cook stirring often until the cranberries have popped open and the sauce has thickened, about 10 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and let the cranberry sauce come to room temperature before storing it in an airtight container in the fridge to chill for several hours before serving.

Notes

See the blog post for helpful tips and ideas on how to use leftover cranberry sauce.

Make It Your Way: Substitutions & Variations

No fresh cranberries? - you can also use frozen (no need to thaw), but you may need to simmer the sauce for an extra 1-2 minutes since frozen fruit releases more liquid when cooking.
No maple syrup? - feel free to use honey.
No orange juice? - apple juice or apple cider also works well.