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A bowl of whole berry cranberry sauce. The cranberries are a deep red color and appear whole. The sauce is a thick, jelly-like consistency with a glossy sheen.

5 Ingredient Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce

Traci Wennerholm
Enjoy the popping of cranberries with our homemade whole berry cranberry sauce! Just five minutes of your time makes a delicious cranberry sauce with a hint of orange and ginger! 
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
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Total Time 7 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 55 kcal

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.

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Notes

Variation: You can place all ingredients in a slow cooker and cook on low for 2 hours. Stir prior to serving. 
See notes in post for information on substitutions, variations and storing. 

Nutrition

Calories: 55kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 0.2gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.02gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 78mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 38IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 0.2mg
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