Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce

This is the ultimate classic cranberry sauce, requiring only two ingredients. It's not only delicious, but it also makes a beautiful centerpiece to your Thanksgiving or Christmas meal! Make this in advance, or on the big day for the perfect holiday side dish! Yields about 6 cups.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American, Christmas, Thanksgiving

Keyword Best Cranberry Sauce Recipe, Cranberry Sauce Recipe, Homemade Cranberry Sauce, Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce

Cook Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings servings (1/2 cup)

Calories 146kcal

Ingredients

2 Cups Sugar
1 3/4 Cups Water
4 1/2 Cups Cranberries washed and sorted fresh or frozen*

Instructions

Combine water and sugar in a large pot. Heat on high, stirring the whole time.
Once the sugar is at a rolling boil, set a timer for 5 minutes.
Add the cranberries and reduce the heat to medium. Return the sauce to a boil and cook until the berries all burst (about 5 minutes after the sauce returns to a boil). Stir occasionally.
Remove from heat and allow the sauce to sit in the pot for 10 minutes to cool slightly.
Pour the finished sauce into the dish from which you wish to serve. Cover and chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours, or up to 4 days. Serve cold.
When ready to serve, gently fold and stir the sauce to break up the jelly, making the whole berry sauce more attractive.

Notes

*If using frozen cranberries, note that they will not burst the same way as fresh cranberries. You may need to use the back of a spoon to gently crush them as the sauce heats.

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