Description
Homemade Jellied Cranberry Sauce is a vibrant, sweet-tart addition to your holiday table that elevates any festive meal. Made with fresh cranberries, sugar, and water, this easy-to-make sauce offers a delightful texture that’s perfect for slicing. Unlike store-bought varieties, this homemade version boasts a fresher taste and can be prepared ahead of time. Whether it’s Thanksgiving or Christmas, this jellied cranberry sauce will impress your guests and complement dishes like turkey, ham, or even desserts. Enjoy the burst of flavor that brings warmth and joy to your celebrations!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Rinse cranberries under cold water, discarding any bruised ones.
- In a medium saucepan, combine rinsed cranberries, sugar, and water; stir gently.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce to medium-low and simmer for 10-15 minutes until most cranberries burst and the sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat and pour into a loaf pan. Cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least 4 hours or overnight until set.
- To serve, run a knife around the edges of the loaf pan, invert onto a platter, and slice into rounds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (125g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg