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3 Ingredient Cranberry Sauce

3 ingredient cranberry sauce simmers fresh or frozen cranberries with sugar until most berries burst and the sauce turns slightly syrupy. Chill it for at least 2 hours for a make-ahead holiday side.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
chilling 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 17 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 112
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup sugar granulated
  • 1 bag (12 oz) cranberries fresh or frozen

Equipment

  • 1 2-quart saucepan

Method
 

  1. Combine the water and sugar in a 2-quart saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
  2. Stir in the cranberries and return the mixture to a boil.
  3. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until most of the berries have burst and the sauce looks slightly syrupy.
  4. Remove the pan from the heat and let the sauce cool to room temperature.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

For the best texture, let the sauce cool to room temperature before refrigerating. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days; freezer-friendly for up to 3 months. For a lower-sugar variation, use an equal amount of a 1:1 baking sweetener.