Simple Cranberry Sauce

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Low Fod Map
Simple Cranberry Sauce
205 min.
16
108kcal

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Looking for a delightful addition to your holiday table or a refreshing side dish for any meal? Look no further than this Simple Cranberry Sauce! Bursting with vibrant flavors and a beautiful ruby-red hue, this sauce is not only a feast for the eyes but also a treat for the taste buds. Made with just three simple ingredients—fresh or frozen cranberries, water, and sugar—this recipe is incredibly easy to whip up, making it perfect for both novice cooks and seasoned chefs alike.

What makes this cranberry sauce even more appealing is its versatility. It’s vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and low FODMAP, ensuring that it can be enjoyed by everyone at your gathering, regardless of dietary restrictions. The sweet and tart balance of the cranberries creates a refreshing contrast to savory dishes, making it an ideal accompaniment to roasted meats, holiday feasts, or even as a spread on sandwiches.

With a preparation time of just over three hours, most of which is hands-off chilling time, you can easily prepare this sauce ahead of your event. The result is a luscious, homemade cranberry sauce that will impress your guests and elevate any meal. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to create a classic that will become a staple in your kitchen for years to come!

Ingredients

  • cups cranberries fresh
  • cups water 
  • cups sugar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. Rinse cranberries with cool water, and remove any stems or blemished berries.
  2. Heat water and sugar to boiling in 3-quart saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Continue boiling 5 minutes longer, stirring occasionally.
  3. Stir in cranberries.
  4. Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Continue boiling about 5 minutes longer, stirring occasionally, until cranberries begin to pop.
  5. Pour sauce into bowl or container. Refrigerate about 3 hours or until chilled.

Nutrition Facts

Calories108kcal
Protein0.41%
Fat0.9%
Carbs98.69%

Properties

Glycemic Index
7.19
Glycemic Load
18.4
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
0.95521738655541%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
11.61mg
Delphinidin
1.92mg
Malvidin
0.11mg
Pelargonidin
0.08mg
Peonidin
12.29mg
Catechin
0.1mg
Epigallocatechin
0.19mg
Epicatechin
1.09mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.24mg
Kaempferol
0.03mg
Myricetin
1.66mg
Quercetin
3.71mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:107.75kcal
5.39%
Fat:0.11g
0.17%
Saturated Fat:0g
0.01%
Carbohydrates:27.9g
9.3%
Net Carbohydrates:27g
9.82%
Sugar:26.02g
28.91%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:2.23mg
0.1%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.12g
0.23%
Manganese:0.09mg
4.55%
Vitamin C:3.5mg
4.24%
Fiber:0.9g
3.6%
Vitamin E:0.33mg
2.2%
Vitamin K:1.25µg
1.19%
Copper:0.02mg
1.02%