Side Dish: United States – Cranberry Sauce

Food safety reminder: Follow safe food-handling practices and use a food thermometer to verify safe internal cooking temperatures.

Cranberry Sauce recipe
Serving Size: 4
Approximate Time
Prep 5 min
Cook 12 min
Additional 30 min
Total 42 min

Ingredients

12 oz (340 g) cranberries
1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
1 cup (240 ml) water

Instructions

1. Bring water and sugar to a boil, stirring to dissolve.
2. Add cranberries; simmer until most have popped and the sauce thickens, 10–12 minutes. Cool; it will set further as it chills.
Estimated Nutritional Information*

Per serving | Servings: 4

Calories: 233 kcal
Carbohydrates: 60.2 g
Protein: 0.4 g
Fat: 0.1 g
Saturated fat: 0 g
Fiber: 3.1 g
Sugar: 53.5 g
Sodium: 5 mg
Potassium: 69 mg
Calcium: 9 mg
Iron: 0.22 mg
Vitamin A: 3 µg RAE
Vitamin C: 11.9 mg

Nutrition estimated: November 5, 2026

*Values are estimates based on USDA data and mathematical calculations. Actual values may vary. Where data are unavailable, those contributions are excluded.

Recipe details
Cranberry Sauce
Country
United States
Region
New England
Recipe link
https://kitchen2mytable.com/view_recipe_data.php?id=451

Important Cooking Safety Notice

Please ensure all proteins are cooked to a safe internal temperature:

  • Chicken & Poultry: 165°F (74°C)
  • Ground Meats (Beef, Pork, Lamb): 160°F (71°C)
  • Whole Cuts of Pork, Beef, Veal, Lamb: 145°F (63°C) plus a 3-minute rest
  • Fish & Shellfish: 145°F (63°C)

Always use a food thermometer to verify doneness. Stay safe and enjoy cooking!