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Canned Cranberry Sauce That Tastes Homemade

Casey Rooney
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!
5 from 14 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 13
Calories 53 kcal

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. 
 
Nutrition information is only an estimate. Info is based on the Very Well Fit Nutrition Calculator.
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Nutrition

Calories: 53kcalCarbohydrates: 9gPotassium: 147mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4.5gCalcium: 16mg
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