Cranberry Sauce Recipe
- Total Time: 40 Minutes
- Yield: 3 1x
Description
Cranberry sauce recipe which is not just for turkey, although I concur to the point that it does liven up the generally bland bird. CHECK out the video below, for how to cook cranberry sauce, how to sterilise jars and how to know when cranberry sauce is ready to put into jars!
Cranberry sauce also goes nicely with lamb cutlets, or pork and I often use it in desserts. It makes a great leftover where it can be used as a filling with pancakes and also makes a lovely topping for a cheesecake once blitzed to make a compote. The other dish which I see many people have it as an accompaniment to, is of course meatballs. This is probably a nod to Swedish meatballs and lingonberry.
There are so many variations to this cranberry sauce recipe. For example, some people choose to add additional ingredients such as port, orange, mixed spice, ginger, apple and red wine. Don’t be afraid to add a little of what you fancy. I have kept this recipe very traditional. You can also use a hand blender for this recipe to make a smooth sauce if you wish.
here is something about Christmas that makes me want to start making preserves. I have a number of different cranberry sauce recipes that I have enjoyed making over the years, not just for myself to consume, but for gifts to friends. A year or so back, a good friend was highly delighted that I had brought round a jar of my homemade cranberry sauce, because she had forgotten to buy it at the supermarket.
The nice thing about preserves is that you can make them in advance. I do not like Christmas being thrust into my face during September, however when it gets to the beginning of November I like to tuck myself away into my kitchen, with pans of preserves bubbling away. It is doing little bits of preparation like this that makes the seasonal celebrations easier and more enjoyable. I also find that items such as sauces and chutney has an improved flavour if made a month or so ahead. Like an excited child I will head to my pantry and pull out a jar of something I made a few weeks earlier, and team it with fabulous cheese, bread and meat, making a ploughman’s lunch of sorts.
Ingredients
- In my small jars this makes 3 jars = 100g per jar (see links below for info)
- 300g Cranberries, rinsed.
- 300g Caster sugar
Instructions
In a heavy bottomed pan add a couple of tablespoons of water, add the cranberries and the sugar.
Heat and keep stirring until it resembles a pulpy jam.
Pour into sterilised jars (method can be found in the narrative to this chapter and in the video) and place into fridge, it will keep for a month or so in a fridge.
So as you can see, this is a really simple cranberry sauce recipe!
Notes
There are further cranberry sauce recipe FAQ’s below this recipe card, as well as the method of how to sterilise your jars!
- Prep Time: 10 Minutes
- Cook Time: 30 Minutes
- Category: Sides
- Method: Stove
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/30
- Calories: 44
- Sugar: 10.2g
- Sodium: 0.4mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11.2g
- Fiber: 0.4g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Where can I buy jars?
I buy mine from Amazon because I like good quality ones with good seals that will last year after year. I have given you two examples of my links for the jars I use from Kilner. I have given you two examples because there is a difference in price. Personally I like the screw lids for when I make preserves as gifts, but the clip top ones for myself. You can also get extra seals for the clip top ones as well which is useful, and I have popped the link for them on there too!
Affiliate link ads for the jars I use below.
How do you sterilise jars?
If making preserves just ensure you have clean sterilised jars. I use my dishwasher on the hottest cycle but you can also use the following method. Simply wash the jars in soapy water and rinse. Then place jars upside down in an oven at 140 degrees centigrade until they have dried completely. If you are using Kilner jars that have a rubber seal, then remove the seal and place them in boiling water from the kettle. Placing them in an oven will damage them otherwise.
Can you freeze homemade cranberry sauce?
Yes you can freeze your cranberry sauce. Do make sure you place it in a freezer bag and then into a good container. This stops it getting damage from any ice.
Do you refrigerate Cranberry Sauce?
I always keep my cranberry sauce once made in a cool pantry that I have. However after opening, I do place it in the refrigerator and then consume within a month.
Should Cranberry Sauce Be Served Cold When Served?
It is a matter of personal preference. I prefer to bring mine up to room temperature as part of a warm meal. However, I like it cold when used in sandwiches.