Canned Cranberry Sauce That Tastes Homemade
Wondering how to make boring canned cranberry sauce taste homemade? Look no further! This recipe will make that canned stuff *SHINE BRIGHT* on your holiday table! Just a few simple ingredients and about ten minutes is all it takes to make a can of cranberry sauce taste fresh and homemade!
Ingredients
- 2 14 oz. cans cranberry sauce Jellied or whole berry cranberry sauce are both fine! You can also use a mix of the two.
- 2-3 tbsp orange juice (juice of one orange) + 2-3 tsp orange zest (zest from one orange)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp maple syrup (See Note 1) you can also use brown sugar
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan or skillet over medium heat, combine canned cranberry sauce and all other ingredients. Stir well to combine. You can use a wooden spoon to break up the canned sauce or use a whisk if you want more of a smooth cranberry sauce.
- Bring to a boil, then let the sauce simmer 1-2 minutes over low heat. Serve warm or transfer to a serving dish and chill until you are ready to enjoy.
Notes
Note 1: You can adjust the amount of sugar/sweetness by using more or less maple syrup. I personally think 1 tbsp the perfect balance.
Casey's Top Tips:
- Don't be afraid to TASTE your homemade sauce as it cooks. Too sweet? Add a little lemon juice. Too tart? Add a bit more maple syrup. Adjust the flavors until they are just how you like! That is the beauty of cooking at home!
- If you are making this cranberry sauce recipe ahead, store it in an air-tight container in the fridge OR cover it tightly with plastic wrap for up to 5 days. Store leftover cranberry sauce the same way.
Nutrition
Calories: 53kcalCarbohydrates: 9gPotassium: 147mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4.5gCalcium: 16mg
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