This homemade classic cranberry sauce recipe is sweet, though tart, and ideal for use with turkey, scones, toast, sandwiches, muffins, pancakes or even a sponge cake.
Classic Cranberry Sauce
Made with fresh cranberries, this classic cranberry sauce blends sweetness and tartness beautifully. It’s effortless to make and adds a cheerful splash of color to your holiday spread.
Serving Cranberry Sauce
Cranberries and turkey complement each other beautifully, creating a timeless holiday pairing.
Besides turkey, this sauce pairs well with:
- Roast chicken or duck
- Pork chops or tenderloin
- Ham
- Meatballs
- Baked Brie
- Pancakes or waffles
- Yoghurt or oatmeal
- Toast or biscuits
- Cheese Boards
- Roasted Vegetables
- Sandwiches
- As a cheesecake topping
- Swirl through ice cream
- Mix into muffins or bars
Cranberry Sauce Variations
- Substitute orange juice for the water or do half water and half orange juice
- The amount of sugar can also be reduced, though if you do, reduce the water as well
- Raisins, currants, and blueberries could also be added to the mix
- Replace some of the water with cherry juice
- Add some spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg and clove
- Add a little dried orange zest
- Top with chopped pecans when serving
- Use apple juice instead of water and use brown sugar instead of white sugar
Ingredients for Making Cranberry Sauce
To make up to 8 servings of this sauce, you will need:
- 1 Cup White Sugar
- ¾ Cup Water
- 4 Cups (12 oz) Fresh Cranberries
Making Cranberry Sauce
Add the sugar to a medium saucepan and then add the water.
Heat over medium-high heat while stirring until the sugar dissolves.
Then add the cranberries and bring it to a boil.
Turn the heat down and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes, until the cranberries burst.
Transfer to a serving dish or bowl and bring to room temperature.
Now it is ready to serve or chill for later.
Storing Cranberry Sauce
For the best consistency, this sauce needs to be chilled thoroughly, so it can be made in advance so it has time to do this.
This cranberry sauce can be made up to one week before serving, just keep stored in the fridge after it has cooled. It should last for up to 2 weeks in the fridge, if you need it to.
For longer storage, place the sauce in a freezer-safe container and store in the freeze for up to six months.
More Cranberry Recipes
- Cranberry Cheesecake Bars
- Cranberry Gummies
- Cranberry and Pistachio Fudge
- Cranberry and White Chocolate Muffins
- Cranberry and White Chocolate Scones
Classic Cranberry Sauce Recipe
Simple Living. Creative LearningIngredients
- 1 Cup White Sugar
- ¾ Cup Water
- 4 Cups Fresh Cranberries
Instructions
- Add the sugar to a medium saucepan and then add the water.
- Heat over medium-high heat while stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- Then add the cranberries and bring it to a boil.
- Turn the heat down and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes, until the cranberries burst.
- Transfer to a serving dish or bowl and bring to room temperature.
- Now it is ready to serve or chill for later.
Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimate and provided as a courtesy. The values may vary according to the ingredients and tools that are used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed information.
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