Unleash the Ultimate Cranberry Sauce Recipe!

This has been a ‘trade secret’ for years, but it’s so good I decided to share it! It’s everyone’s favorite, and can even be poured over a block of cream cheese and served with crackers for a fun holiday appetizer.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 servings

Ingredients

  • 1cupwater

  • 1cupwhite sugar

  • 1(12 ounce) packagefresh cranberries

  • 1orange, peeled and pureed

  • 1apple – peeled, cored and diced

  • 1pear – peeled, cored and diced

  • 1cupchopped dried mixed fruit

  • 1cupchopped pecans

  • ½teaspoonsalt

  • 1teaspoonground cinnamon

  • ½teaspoonground nutmeg

Cooking Directions

  1. In a medium saucepan, boil water and sugar until the sugar dissolves. Reduce the heat to simmer, and stir in cranberries, pureed orange, apple, pear, dried fruit, pecans, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst. Remove from heat, and let cool to room temperature.

Editor’s Note:

Please note the differences in ingredient amounts and yield, as well as the omission of nuts when using the magazine version of this recipe.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe12
Calories195
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
7g
9%
Saturated Fat
1g
3%
Sodium
100mg
4%
Total Carbohydrate
36g
13%
Dietary Fiber
3g
12%
Total Sugars
22g
Protein
2g
Vitamin C
13mg
65%
Calcium
24mg
2%
Iron
1mg
4%
Potassium
220mg
5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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