Cranberry Sauce without Orange Juice
A simple recipe that doesn't use any citrus or orange juice. Adjust the sweetness level to whatever suits you best!
Prep Time2 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time17 minutes mins
Course: Condiment, Sauce, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 80kcal
- 12 oz fresh cranberries
- ½ cup pomegranate cherry juice (POM)
- ½ cup water
- ⅓ cup white sugar (or more to taste)
Combine the cranberries, juice, water, and sugar in a pot and bring to a boil. Turn the heat down to a simmer for 15-20 minutes until thickened. Placing a wooden spoon over the pot can help the mixture not bubble over.
Taste and adjust the sugar level to your liking. I prefer mine more tart so ⅓ cup is perfect. My mom prefers it sweeter, closer to ½ cup of sugar. Store in the fridge or serve warm.
- You can make this refined sugar free by adding maple syrup or honey instead of sugar (or really any sugar substitute you like).
- I like POM brand of pomegranate cherry juice, but you can use all cherry juice or all pomegranate juice.
- For a southwestern flair, add 1 small chopped jalapeño that's been deseeded.
Serving: 4oz | Calories: 80kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 93mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 34IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg