You can make your own cranberry sauce from scratch! It is surprisingly easy and can elevate your holiday feast with its fresh, tangy flavor. This recipe uses just five simple ingredients to create a delicious whole berry cranberry sauce with hints of orange and ginger.
Making your whole berry cranberry sauce
There is something about making your cranberry sauce from scratch and watching the berries pop as they cook. The hints of ginger, maple and orange tie the cranberry sauce together. This is the perfect recipe to pair with turkey or using in leftover turkey quesadillas. They even pair well with a side of these delicious scones!
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Ingredients
You only need a few simple ingredients to make this recipe. You will need:
- Fresh cranberries
- Orange juice
- Ginger
- Salt
- Maple Syrup
Mix it all together in a saucepan and you've got one great sauce!
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine the cranberries, orange juice and maple syrup. You will need to heat your stove to medium heat, waiting until cranberries begin 'popping' and the sauce is formed. Stir frequently.
- Once the cranberries have formed a sauce, remove from heat and stir in ginger and salt.
Substitutions
Thankfully, there aren't really a lot of substitutions that would need to be made to accommodate any food allergies or intolerances. This recipe is naturally gluten free, dairy free and vegan.
Storing
You can store your whole berry cranberry sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 10-14 days. For longer storage, you can freeze it for up to 2 months.
FAQ
Yes, frozen cranberries work well in this recipe. There is no need to thaw the cranberries before cooking; simply add them to the saucepan as directed.
Yes, cranberry sauce can be made several days in advance. The flavors often improve after a day or two in the refrigerator.
If your cranberry sauce is too thick, thin it out by stirring in a little water or orange juice until it reaches your desired consistency.ranberry sauce is too thick?
5 Ingredient Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce
Equipment
- saucepan
Ingredients
- 12 ounces cranberries fresh or frozen
- ½ cup orange juice
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients
- In a saucepan, combine the cranberries, orange juice, and maple syrup.
- Cook the Cranberries
- Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring frequently. Cook until the cranberries begin to pop and the sauce starts to form.
- Add Seasonings
- Once the cranberries have formed a sauce, remove the saucepan from heat. Stir in the ginger and salt.
- Serve
- Serve the cranberry sauce warm or let it cool to room temperature before serving.
Ang
This looks delicious.
Laura @ Mommy Run Fast
That sounds so good! And I love that it uses natural sweeteners over sugar.
Sami
You're Thanksgivings sound like a great time and you have such a good attitude...here or there you're together.
Thanks for the cranberry recipe. Cranberry sauce goes with so many other things after turkey day, I love it!
Anne-Marie @ This Mama Cooks!
Love the idea of making cranberry sauce in your slow cooker so you can free up the stove for other things!