Making cranberry sauce is quite simple, so do this instead of buying a jar. It can be cooking while you are preparing something else, so it won’t feel like “extra cooking” time, but instead extra food during the same time! PLUS Homemade has no preservatives or hidden ingredients. 😉
Cranberry Sauce Visual Steps:
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The benefits of eating cranberries for your body:
Easy Delicious Cranberry Sauce
Equipment
- 1 medium pot
- 1 colander
Ingredients
- 4 Cups fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1/2 Cup orange juice check ingredients if you need to
- 1/2 Cup water
- 1 Cup granulated sugar start with less and use up to 1 Cup if you prefer that sweetness
- Optional orange zest, raisins, currants, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, blueberries, pecans
Instructions
- Rinse the cranberries!
- Place cranberries in the colander and rinse under running water. Pick out and discard any bruised, damaged or yucky cranberries.
Boil the liquids with sugar.
- Combine the ½ Cup orange juice, ½ Cup water and up to 1 Cup sugar in the medium pot. Turn heat to high and boil. Stir occassionally until all sugar is dissolved.
Cook the cranberries!
- Add cranberries to the boiling pot and return to a boil Lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes or until most cranberries have burst.
Stir in the extra mix ins if using.
- Once the cranberries have burst, you are finished or you can add in the other ingredients.
Cool cranberry sauce.
- Remove the pot from heat. Let cool completely at room temperature. Transfer to a bowl to chill in the refrigerator. The cranberry sauce will thicken as it cools.
1. High in Antioxidants: antioxidants help combat oxidative stress and may reduce the risk of chronic diseases.
2. Supports Urinary Tract Health: They contain compounds called proanthocyanidins!
3. Rich in Vitamin C: Supports immune function, skin health, and the absorption of iron from plant-based foods.
4. Anti-inflammatory Properties: Reduces inflammation in the body and potentially lower the risk of conditions like arthritis.
5. Heart Health: They may help lower blood pressure, reduce “bad” LDL cholesterol, and improve blood vessel function.
6. Digestive Health: The fiber in cranberries supports digestive health and can help regulate bowel movements and promote a healthy gut microbiome.
