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Best Homemade Cranberry Sauce in a dish with cranberries on the side

Best Homemade Cranberry Sauce

Braghan
The Best Homemade Cranberry Sauce is the easiest and most delicious recipe with only 3 simple ingredients. The combination of tart cranberries with the sweetness of the apple cider makes this the perfect complement to your holiday dish!
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 10
Calories 100 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup apple cider
  • 12 oz fresh cranberries

Instructions
 

  • In a medium sauce pan, bring sugar and apple cider to a boil. Continue to boil for 3-5 minutes, stirring until the sugar has dissolved.
  • Add cranberries and reduce heat to a low boil on medium-high. Continue cooking for 8-10 minutes while cranberries begin to pop, stirring frequently.
  • Once sauce has reached desired consistency, remove from heat and cool completely.
  • Store in a sealed airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to use. Enjoy!

Notes

Cranberry Sauce may be stored in an airtight sealed container in the refrigerator up to 7 days or in the freezer up to 3 months.
If serving warm, allow to cool approximately 20 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 10gCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 26gSodium: 7mgSugar: 24g
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