Cranberry Sauce From Dried Cranberries
I love how my Cranberry Sauce from Dried Cranberries is ready in just 20 minutes! It is so easy to make, so festive, and bursting with flavor. It’s a holiday favorite in my family, with the perfect hint of orange and warm spices that make every meal feel extra special.
Servings: 20 Servings
Calories: 33kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups dried cranberries unsweetened
- 1 cup orange juice freshly squeezed
- 2 tsp orange zest
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup cranberry juice
- 1 tbsp corn starch
- 2 tbsp cold water
Instructions
- Combine the dried cranberries, orange juice, orange zest and brown sugar in a pot and mix together.
- Stir through the cranberry sauce and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 8 minutes to plump up the cranberries and to reduce the sauce.
- In a small bowl mix together the corn starch and water until smooth.
- Pour into the cranberry sauce while continuously stirring.
- Continue to cook while stirring for 3-4 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.
- Remove from the heat and allow to cool before serving and enjoying.
Notes
- I always use ice-cold water when mixing the cornstarch slurry. I still remember the first time I made this recipe, I used regular water, and the sauce ended up with tiny clumps that I couldn’t smooth out. Ever since, I’ve sworn by cold water for the slurry, and it’s been a game-changer. It makes the sauce silky, smooth, and absolutely perfect every single time, and now I wouldn’t make it any other way!
- I use an immersion blender to puree the sauce once it’s cooled slightly for a smooth, silky texture. I blend more or less depending on how thick I want it.
- I let the sauce cool for 5-10 minutes before blending or storing it. It keeps everything neat and prevents splattering
- When I want a thinner sauce, I stir in extra cranberry juice slowly until it’s perfect. I always taste as I go to get it just right.
- If I’m using sweetened dried cranberries, I skip the brown sugar and adjust the sweetness to taste. For an extra-sweet sauce, I add a little more sugar at a time until it’s just right.
Nutrition
Serving: 2tbsp | Calories: 33kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 40mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g