Craisins Cranberry Sauce From Dried Cranberries
Homemade Craisins Cranberry Sauce From Dried Cranberries is a quick and easy recipe perfect for any Thanksgiving meal. Made with just 5 ingredients, this thick and flavorful sauce is a great alternative to traditional canned cranberry sauce.
Equipment
- Saucepan
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup orange juice freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar or granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- ½ cup water
Cronstarch slurry
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine the dried cranberries, orange juice, orange zest, and water. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for 7 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare a slurry by mixing the 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water until smooth.
- Drizzle the cornstarch slurry into the sauce while stirring continuously, then let it simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Transfer the cooled sauce to a glass jar or airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- Allow the cranberry sauce to cool completely before transferring it to a clean glass jar or airtight container. Store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. For longer storage, you can freeze it in a freezer-friendly container for up to 3 months.
- Taste the sauce as it simmers and adjust the sweetness by adding more sugar to your preference. If you're using unsweetened cranberries, consider adding 2-3 tablespoons more sugar to balance the tartness.
- If the sauce isn’t thick enough, simmer it a bit longer to reach your desired consistency.
- If you prefer a smoother consistency, use an immersion blender to puree the sauce to your desired texture after it has finished cooking.
Nutrition
Calories: 69kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.02gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.03gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.05gSodium: 3mgPotassium: 43mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 32IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 7mgIron: 0.1mg
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