Dips and Spreads

Homemade Cranberry Sauce

A classic holiday condiment with tangy cranberries and citrus.Makes 4 servings for $5.
Recipe by Beth Moncel
Shot of a stoneware bowl containing cranberry sauce with bits of fresh cranberries. Sauce is garnished with orange zest.
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Cost per servingPer serving$0.70
Makes6 servings
Total timeTotal45 minutes
Prep 5 minutes Cook 15 minutes
Prep 5 minutes Cook 15 minutes
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Ingredients

Makes 6 servings. Check items off as you go.
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 12 ounces fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 1 small orange

Directions

  1. Add the sugar and water to a medium saucepot. Stir to combine. Bring the water to a boil over medium heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar.
  2. Rinse the cranberries, then add them to the boiling sugar water, and place a lid on top. Allow the water to come back up to a boil, at which point the cranberries will begin to pop.
  3. Once all the cranberries have popped, remove the lid, give it a stir, and turn the heat down to medium-low. Let the pot continue to simmer over medium-low heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the cranberries have completely broken down and the mixture has thickened. You can simmer longer if you prefer an extra thick cranberry sauce.
  4. While the cranberries simmer, zest and juice the orange.
  5. Once the cranberry sauce has thickened, remove it from the heat and stir in 2 tablespoons orange juice and 1/4 teaspoon zest to the sauce. Allow the sauce to cool slightly, then serve.
Cost per serving is an estimate based on average Michigan grocery prices and may vary.
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