Whole-Berry Cranberry Sauce Recipe
This whole-berry cranberry sauce recipe comes together fast with just cranberries, water, and sugar. The steps are simple: dissolve the sugar, simmer until the berries pop, and let it cool so it thickens naturally. Serve it with turkey, chicken, or a cheese board.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Step-by-Step Method
Prep the berries
Pick through the cranberries and give them a quick rinse. Set a small pot on the stove.
Dissolve the sugar
Add the water and sugar to the pot. Heat over medium, stirring until the sugar fully dissolves.
Simmer with cranberries
Stir in the cranberries and bring to a gentle boil. Stir occasionally so nothing sticks.
Cook to a whole-berry texture
Simmer for about 10–15 minutes, until many berries burst and the sauce looks glossy and lightly thickened. Lower the heat if it starts to foam up.
Cool and serve
Take it off the heat and let it cool; it will thicken as it sits. Give it a final stir before serving.