Slow Cooker Cranberry Sauce
Transform your holiday table with this vibrant, tangy-sweet slow cooker cranberry sauce that's as effortless as it is delicious! Made with fresh cranberries, a perfect blend of granulated and brown sugar, zesty orange juice and zest, and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, this recipe strikes a flawless balance of flavor. Using a slow cooker allows the cranberries to simmer gently, bursting into a thick, luscious sauce with minimal effort—perfect for freeing up time during your busy holiday prep. Ready in just over four hours, this make-ahead Thanksgiving or Christmas classic can be served warm or chilled, making it a versatile addition to your festive feast. Don't forget, leftovers can be stored for up to a week, making it an irresistible condiment for sandwiches or a topping for desserts.
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Ingredients
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries
- 0.75 cups granulated sugar
- 0.25 cups brown sugar
- 0.5 cups orange juice
- 0.5 cups water
- 1 teaspoons orange zest
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 1 pinch salt
Directions
Step 1
Rinse the cranberries under cold water and discard any that are soft or damaged.
Step 2
In a slow cooker, combine the rinsed cranberries, granulated sugar, brown sugar, orange juice, and water.
Step 3
Stir in the orange zest, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt. Mix well to ensure that the spices and sugars are evenly distributed.
Step 4
Set the slow cooker to 'Low' and cook the cranberry mixture for 3.5 to 4 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Step 5
Once the cranberries have burst and the sauce has thickened, taste and adjust the sweetness or spices, if needed.
Step 6
Transfer the cranberry sauce to a serving dish or an airtight container. Allow it to cool slightly before serving.
Step 7
Refrigerate any leftovers in a sealed container for up to a week. Serve warm or chilled.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (777.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 933.6 |
| Total Fat 1.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 160.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 241.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 13.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 210.0g | |
| Protein 2.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 93.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 1.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 565.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories