Perfect Cranberry Sauce: A Break 4 Mommy’s Kitchen
<p>Cranberry sauce is always a Thanksgiving tradition in our home. Nothing compares to homemade cranberry sauce. The kind in the can just doesn&#8217;t make it to our table anymore. I hope after you try this simple recipe you&#8217;ll feel the same.</p>
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<h2 class="wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold">Cranberry Sauce</h2>

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<div class="wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal">This basic cranberry sauce is the perfect addition to any holiday feast. It is simple and quick to make. It can be served chilled or room temperature and can be kept refrigerated after the holidays to enjoy with leftovers!</div>
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<div id="recipe-4616-ingredients" class="wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-4616-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before" data-recipe="4616" data-servings="12"><h3 class="wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none" style="">Ingredients</h3><div class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-group"><ul class="wprm-recipe-ingredients"><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" style="list-style-type: disc;" data-uid="0"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">12</span>&#32;<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">oz bag</span>&#32;<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">fresh cranberries</span></li><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" style="list-style-type: disc;" data-uid="1"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1 1/3</span>&#32;<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">cup</span>&#32;<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">water</span></li><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" style="list-style-type: disc;" data-uid="2"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1 1/4</span>&#32;<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">cups</span>&#32;<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">sugar</span></li><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" style="list-style-type: disc;" data-uid="3"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1/4</span>&#32;<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tsp</span>&#32;<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">lemon juice</span></li><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" style="list-style-type: disc;" data-uid="4"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1/8 </span>&#32;<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tsp</span>&#32;<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">cinnamon</span></li></ul></div></div>
<div id="recipe-4616-instructions" class="wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-4616-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal" data-recipe="4616"><h3 class="wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none" style="">Instructions</h3><div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-group"><ul class="wprm-recipe-instructions"><li id="wprm-recipe-4616-step-0-0" class="wprm-recipe-instruction" style="list-style-type: decimal;"><div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text" style="margin-bottom: 5px;"><span style="display: block;">In a sauce pan combine water and sugar, bring to a boil. Stir sugar until it dissolves in water.<span class="wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-4616-1 wprm-block-text-bold" data-both-units="0">1 1/3 cup water</span> <span class="wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-4616-2 wprm-block-text-bold" data-both-units="0">1 1/4 cups sugar</span></span></div><div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredients wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredients-inline wprm-block-text-faded" style="margin-top: -5px; margin-bottom: 5px;"><span class="wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient-4616-1" data-separator=", " data-both-units="0" style="margin-bottom: 5px;">1 1/3 cup water, </span><span class="wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient-4616-2" data-separator="" data-both-units="0" style="margin-bottom: 5px;">1 1/4 cups sugar</span></div></li><li id="wprm-recipe-4616-step-0-1" class="wprm-recipe-instruction" style="list-style-type: decimal;"><div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text" style="margin-bottom: 5px;"><span style="display: block;">Add cranberries. The berries will begin to pop and burst open. After bursting slows, reduce heat to medium and stir gently. <span class="wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-4616-0 wprm-block-text-bold" data-both-units="0">12 oz bag fresh cranberries</span></span></div><div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredients wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredients-inline wprm-block-text-faded" style="margin-top: -5px; margin-bottom: 5px;"><span class="wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient-4616-0" data-separator="" data-both-units="0" style="margin-bottom: 5px;">12 oz bag fresh cranberries</span></div><div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-media wprm-recipe-instruction-image"><img width="400" height="400" src="https://abreak4mommy.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/12299170_10206698294527834_2545255161818341228_n-e1554649708714-400x400.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium" alt="cranberry sauce" srcset="https://abreak4mommy.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/12299170_10206698294527834_2545255161818341228_n-e1554649708714-400x400.jpg 400w, https://abreak4mommy.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/12299170_10206698294527834_2545255161818341228_n-e1554649708714-300x300.jpg 300w, https://abreak4mommy.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/12299170_10206698294527834_2545255161818341228_n-e1554649708714-600x600.jpg 600w, https://abreak4mommy.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/12299170_10206698294527834_2545255161818341228_n-e1554649708714-768x768.jpg 768w, https://abreak4mommy.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/12299170_10206698294527834_2545255161818341228_n-e1554649708714-530x530.jpg 530w, https://abreak4mommy.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/12299170_10206698294527834_2545255161818341228_n-e1554649708714-500x500.jpg 500w, https://abreak4mommy.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/12299170_10206698294527834_2545255161818341228_n-e1554649708714-60x60.jpg 60w, https://abreak4mommy.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/12299170_10206698294527834_2545255161818341228_n-e1554649708714.jpg 675w" sizes="(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" data-hero-candidate="" /></div> </li><li id="wprm-recipe-4616-step-0-2" class="wprm-recipe-instruction" style="list-style-type: decimal;"><div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text" style="margin-bottom: 5px;"><span style="display: block;">Add lemon juice and cinnamon; Cover and let boil for 15 minutes stirring occasionally.<span class="wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-4616-3 wprm-block-text-bold" data-both-units="0">1/4 tsp lemon juice</span> <span class="wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-4616-4 wprm-block-text-bold" data-both-units="0">1/8 tsp cinnamon</span></span></div><div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredients wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredients-inline wprm-block-text-faded" style="margin-top: -5px; margin-bottom: 5px;"><span class="wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient-4616-3" data-separator=", " data-both-units="0" style="margin-bottom: 5px;">1/4 tsp lemon juice, </span><span class="wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient-4616-4" data-separator="" data-both-units="0" style="margin-bottom: 5px;">1/8 tsp cinnamon</span></div></li><li id="wprm-recipe-4616-step-0-3" class="wprm-recipe-instruction" style="list-style-type: decimal;"><div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text" style="margin-bottom: 5px;"><span style="display: block;">Remove from heat and let completely cool to room temperature. </span></div></li><li id="wprm-recipe-4616-step-0-4" class="wprm-recipe-instruction" style="list-style-type: decimal;"><div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text" style="margin-bottom: 5px;">Jar or place in a container with a lid and refrigerate.</div><div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-media wprm-recipe-instruction-image"><img width="400" height="400" src="https://abreak4mommy.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/11986460_10206698395410356_6364652170064710363_n-400x400.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium" alt="cranberry sauce" srcset="https://abreak4mommy.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/11986460_10206698395410356_6364652170064710363_n-400x400.jpg 400w, https://abreak4mommy.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/11986460_10206698395410356_6364652170064710363_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https://abreak4mommy.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/11986460_10206698395410356_6364652170064710363_n-600x600.jpg 600w, https://abreak4mommy.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/11986460_10206698395410356_6364652170064710363_n-768x768.jpg 768w, https://abreak4mommy.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/11986460_10206698395410356_6364652170064710363_n-530x530.jpg 530w, https://abreak4mommy.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/11986460_10206698395410356_6364652170064710363_n-500x500.jpg 500w, https://abreak4mommy.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/11986460_10206698395410356_6364652170064710363_n-60x60.jpg 60w, https://abreak4mommy.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/11986460_10206698395410356_6364652170064710363_n.jpg 960w" sizes="(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" /></div> </li></ul></div></div>
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This looks yummy!
Kari
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I just made my own cranberry sauce from berries and was wondering why it didn’t turn out so great….I never added lemon juice or cinnamon! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
you are welcomed. It gives it a nice homemade taste and not too tangy.
Yum! This looks delicious!
Kari
http://www.sweetteasweetie.com
I just made my own cranberry sauce from berries and was wondering why it didn’t turn out so great….I never added lemon juice or cinnamon! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
you are welcomed. It gives it a nice homemade taste and not too tangy.
This looks yummy!
Kari
http://www.sweetteasweet.com
Yum! This looks delicious!
Kari
http://www.sweetteasweetie.com