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Cranberry sauce in a white bowl with white pumpkins in the background
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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
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time17 minutes
Course: Condiment, Sauce, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 people
Author: Alicia

Ingredients

  • 12 oz fresh cranberries
  • 1/2 cup pomegranate cherry juice (POM) or apple juice see other substitutes in notes
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/3 cup white sugar (or more to taste)
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Instructions

  • 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.
    cranberry sauce being boiled in a pot with a wooden spoon
  • Taste and adjust the sugar level to your liking. I prefer mine more tart so 1/3 cup is perfect. My mom prefers it sweeter, closer to 1/2 cup of sugar. Store in the fridge or serve warm.

Notes

  • 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 tart cherry juice or all pomegranate juice. 
  • For a southwestern flair, add 1 small chopped jalapeño that's been deseeded. 

Nutrition

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
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