Description
This easy crockpot cranberry sauce is a simple and delicious way to prepare a classic holiday condiment. Combining fresh cranberries with sugar, orange juice, cinnamon, and a hint of salt, it slowly cooks to a perfect thick and flavorful sauce, ideal for Thanksgiving or any festive meal.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare Cranberries: Rinse fresh cranberries thoroughly and remove any stems or damaged berries to ensure the sauce is clean and free from impurities.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the cranberries, granulated sugar, water, ground cinnamon, and salt into the crockpot.
- Mix Well: Stir all the ingredients together to combine them evenly before cooking begins.
- Add Orange Juice: Pour in the orange juice and stir the mixture again to distribute the liquid and flavors uniformly.
- Cook: Cover the crockpot and set it to cook on low for 3 to 4 hours. Stir occasionally during cooking until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens to the desired consistency.
- Cool and Serve: Turn off the crockpot and allow the cranberry sauce to cool, which will help it thicken further. Serve chilled or at room temperature as a perfect accompaniment to your meal.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, you can mash the sauce slightly with a spoon or potato masher after cooking.
- Adjust sugar amount to taste if you prefer a tarter or sweeter sauce.
- Store leftover cranberry sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- This recipe can easily be doubled for larger gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
