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Canned Cranberry Sauce Recipe

Learn how to take your canned cranberry sauce to the next level. This canned cranberry sauce recipe is simple, delicious, and makes the perfect holiday side dish.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: canned cranberry sauce recipe
Servings: 6
Author: Heather Seeley

Ingredients

  • 2 14 ounces canned cranberry sauce, whole cranberry or jellied
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon orange zest

Instructions

  • Place the cans of cranberry sauce in a medium saucepan. Add in brown sugar, vanilla extract, orange juice, and a little orange zest.
  • Stir over medium heat and bring to a low boil. Turn the heat to low and let cook for 10 minutes. Make sure to stir every few minutes, breaking up the canned cranberries.
  • Remove from heat and let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

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Nutrition

Calories: 12kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 0.05g | Fat: 0.01g | Saturated Fat: 0.002g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.002g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 15mg | Fiber: 0.02g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 12IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.03mg