Description
Homemade Jellied Cranberry Sauce is the quintessential holiday side dish that elevates your festive meals with its delightful balance of tartness and sweetness. Unlike store-bought options, this homemade version offers a fresh burst of flavor and a beautiful presentation, perfect for slicing. Made with just three simple ingredients—fresh cranberries, sugar, and water—this recipe allows you to create a stunning jellied sauce that pairs wonderfully with turkey, ham, or as a topping for desserts. Impress your guests with this easy-to-make cranberry sauce that can be prepared ahead of time, ensuring it’s chilled and ready to serve when you need it.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Rinse cranberries under cold water and discard bruised ones.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed cranberries, sugar, and water; stir gently.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat while stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10-15 minutes until most cranberries burst and the sauce thickens; stir frequently.
- Remove from heat and pour into a 4×8-inch loaf pan. Cool at room temperature before covering with plastic wrap.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until fully set.
- To serve, run a thin knife around the edges of the pan to loosen the sauce; invert onto a platter and slice into rounds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: N/A
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (50g)
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg