Description
Homemade Jellied Cranberry Sauce is a delightful addition to any holiday meal, offering a refreshing blend of tart cranberries and sweet sugar. This easy recipe transforms fresh ingredients into a vibrant sauce that surpasses canned alternatives in both flavor and texture. Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any festive gathering, this jellied sauce can be made ahead of time, allowing you to enjoy your celebrations without the last-minute stress. With its beautiful presentation and versatile uses—from serving alongside turkey to drizzling over desserts—this sauce is sure to impress your guests and elevate your holiday dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Rinse the cranberries under cold water, discarding any bruised fruit.
- In a medium saucepan, combine rinsed cranberries, sugar, and water. Stir gently.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10-15 minutes until most cranberries burst and sauce thickens.
- Pour the hot sauce into a 4×8-inch loaf pan and allow it to cool completely at room temperature.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until set.
- To serve, run a thin knife around the edges of the pan, invert onto a platter, slice into rounds, and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 55
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg