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canned cranberries in a bowl garnished with an orange
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How to Make Canned Cranberry Sauce Better

How to Make Canned Cranberry Sauce Better: a few simple ways to make canned cranberries taste like they’re made from scratch. Tart, sweet, and perfectly jellied!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Chill Time15 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 173kcal
Author: Jennifer Debth

Ingredients

  • 1 (14 oz) can whole berry cranberry sauce
  • 1 (14 oz) can jellied cranberry sauce
  • 1/2-1 naval orange juiced and zested*
  • 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar plus more if desired
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • In a medium sized saucepan, mix together both cranberry sauces, orange juice and zest, brown sugar, and vanilla.
  • Bring the mixture to a low boil over medium heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the desired consistency is reached, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove from the heat and allow to cool for at least 15 minutes.
  • Serve warm, allow to continue cooling to room temperature, or place in an airtight container in the fridge to chill and thicken further.
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Notes

*Start with 1/2 the orange zest/juice and add more to taste

Nutrition

Serving: 1large scoop | Calories: 173kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 48mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 57IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.4mg

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