(BlackDoctor.org) — A bright, festive dish of cranberry sauce is the essential holiday feast staple. But why buy the canned variety when it only takes about 20 minutes to make it fresh? Instead of water, this recipe enhances the delicious flavor by simmering the cranberries in apple cider and sugar until the berries burst and the sauce thickens.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients
1 pound cranberries, fresh or frozen
1 cup apple cider
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
Directions
1. In a saucepan, combine the cranberries, cider, and sugars.
2. Simmer until the cranberries begin to burst and the sauce thickens, 12 to 15 minutes.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: Calories 99; Fat 0g; Sat Fat 0g; Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 7mg; Protein 0g; Carbohydrate 26g; Fiber 3g