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Cranberry Sauce From Dried Cranberries Easy Recipe

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Description

Cranberry sauce is a necessary side dish for a lot of holiday meals, especially during Thanksgiving or Christmas. This sweet and slightly tart sauce is a perfect complement to turkey, ham, or even roast beef. However, making cranberry sauce from fresh cranberries can be quite challenging as they are not available year-round. That’s why we’re sharing a simple recipe for cranberry sauce from dried cranberries, which can be made anytime you want.

Prep Time

The preparation time for this recipe is only 5 minutes.

Cook Time

The cooking time for this recipe is 15 minutes.

Ingredients

To make this easy and delicious cranberry sauce from dried cranberries, you’ll need the following ingredients:
  • 1 cup of dried cranberries
  • 1 cup of water
  • 1/2 cup of sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger

Equipment

To make cranberry sauce from dried cranberries, you’ll need the following equipment:
  • A medium-sized saucepan
  • A wooden spoon
  • A measuring cup
  • A measuring spoon

Method

Here’s how to make cranberry sauce from dried cranberries:
  1. Pour the dried cranberries and water into the saucepan.
  2. Stir in the sugar, cinnamon, and ginger.
  3. Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a boil.
  4. Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the mixture simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the cranberries have softened and the sauce has thickened.
  5. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the mixture cool for a few minutes.
  6. Transfer the cranberry sauce to a serving dish and let it cool to room temperature before serving.

Notes

This cranberry sauce from dried cranberries will thicken as it cools. If you prefer a thinner sauce, you can add more water to the mixture.

Nutrition Info

This recipe makes about 1 cup of cranberry sauce. Here’s the nutritional information for one serving (2 tablespoons) of cranberry sauce:
  • Calories: 55
  • Total Fat: 0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 1mg
  • Total Carbohydrates: 14g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1g
  • Sugars: 12g
  • Protein: 0g

Recipes FAQ

Can I use fresh cranberries instead of dried cranberries?

Yes, you can use fresh cranberries instead of dried cranberries. However, you’ll need to adjust the amount of water in the recipe. Use 1/2 cup of water for fresh cranberries instead of 1 cup.

Can I use honey instead of sugar?

Yes, you can use honey instead of sugar. However, the flavor of the cranberry sauce will be slightly different.

How long does cranberry sauce from dried cranberries last in the fridge?

Cranberry sauce from dried cranberries can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Recipe Tips

  • For a more complex flavor, you can add orange zest or juice to the cranberry sauce.
  • If you want your cranberry sauce to be sweeter, you can add more sugar to the recipe.
  • If you don’t have ground cinnamon or ginger, you can use whole spices instead. Just add them to the saucepan and remove them before serving.
  • If you want a smoother sauce, you can blend the mixture with an immersion blender after it has cooled down.

Now that you know how to make cranberry sauce from dried cranberries, you can add it to your holiday meal with ease. This recipe is so simple and delicious that you might want to make it all year round. Enjoy!


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