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Canned Cranberry Sauce Recipe

Chef Elina
Transform simple canned cranberry sauce into a rich, homemade-style dish with orange zest, cinnamon, and love. Ready in 10 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 80 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Saucepan
  • 1 Wooden spoon
  • 1 Zester
  • 1 Glass jar

Ingredients
  

1 (14 oz) can cranberry sauce (whole or jellied)",

"1/4 cup orange juice",

"1 tsp orange zest",

"1 tbsp brown sugar",

"1/2 tsp cinnamon",

"1/2 tsp grated ginger",

"Pinch of salt",

"1 tbsp port wine or Grand Marnier (optional)

Instructions
 

Place canned cranberry sauce in a saucepan over low heat.",

"Add orange juice, zest, and brown sugar; stir until smooth.",

"Sprinkle in cinnamon and ginger; warm gently for 5–7 minutes.",

"Add port wine, stir, and remove from heat.",

"Cool for 10 minutes before serving or refrigerating.

    Notes

    Avoid boiling the sauce to preserve texture. Store in airtight jars for up to 2 weeks.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 20gSodium: 15mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18g
    Keyword canned cranberry sauce, holiday recipe, thanksgiving side
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