Looking for some savory sauce perfect to satisfy your taste buds? Make your own fresh sauce by trying this exclusive ocean spray cranberry sauce recipe.
Are you tired of canned sauces and want to enjoy the freshly made sauce? Do not worry because I am going to help you with one of the most delicious sauces ever. It is the famous Ocean Spray Cranberry Sauce.
Yes, you read it right. You can make this Ocean Spray Cranberry Sauce at home from scratch and it will taste a lot better than canned one. The additional thing is that you can adjust the flavor and add the extra flavors according to your taste and enjoy the freshly made Ocean Spray Cranberry Sauce.
I prefer to make this sauce ahead of time because it stays good even in the refrigerator for longer periods as compared to other sauces. Hence it is very handy in this regard also. So why not try it?
How to Make Ocean Spray Cranberry Sauce?
It is a super easy sauce to make. You have to mix the cranberries in water and simmer until the sauce thickens. The total process takes almost 40 minutes. However, the sauce takes about 2 hours to set. So do not make it exactly on time. Instead, make it beforehand so that it has enough time to set.
Ingredients for Ocean Spray Cranberry Sauce Recipe
For this tart and sweet sauce, you need the following ingredients:
- Ocean Spray Cranberries = 12 oz (1 pack)
- Water = 1 cup
- Granulated sugar = 1 cup (you can also use brown sugar)
Instructions for Making Ocean Spray Cranberry Sauce
Follow this simple guide to make Ocean Spray Cranberry Sauce:
Step 1
In a medium-sized saucepan, add water and sugar and whisk them together.
Step 2
Heat them on a medium flame until all the sugar is dissolved. Then boil the mixture on a high flame.
Step 3
Add the cranberries and stir well. Again boil the mixture.
Step 4
Simmer the sauce on a medium flame for 10 minutes while stirring from time to time.
Step 5
Transfer the sauce away from the heat and let it cool down to room temperature.
Step 6
Serve warm or chill the sauce in the refrigerator before serving for the best taste. Bon Appetit!
Recipe Tips
Here are some tips for your convenience:
- For extra citrus, add a tbsp of orange marmalade to the cooked cranberry sauce.
- You can use both frozen as well as fresh cranberries.
- Instead of sugar, you can also add maple syrup or honey.
- For a fresh flavor, orange zest, lemon zest, or grapefruit zest can also be added. Orange flavor best complements the cranberry flavor.
- For a rich flavor, replace water with a cranberry cocktail.
- Do not thicken the sauce too much. Let it stay a bit loose because it will also thicken when it cools down.
- This sauce is gluten-free as long as you avoid cross-contamination.
Storage
Make the sauce ahead of time and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It stays safe for about 2 weeks. Unlike canned Ocean Spray Cranberry Sauce, it stays good in the freezer also.
The refrigerated sauce can be used as is because it tastes best when chilled. But you need to thaw and better reheat the frozen cranberry sauce. You can adjust the thickness and flavor while reheating.
FAQs
How do you serve Ocean Spray cranberry sauce?
You can serve it topped on pancakes, stirred in yogurt, rolled in cinnamon rolls, whipped into a smoothie, or spooned into muffins.
Is cranberry sauce served hot or cold?
This sauce is served the best chilled. But you can also serve it warm or at room temperature.
Can I freeze Ocean Spray cranberry sauce?
Canned Ocean Spray cranberry sauce is a big no for freezing or even refrigerating because it will become sloppy due to gelatin. However, homemade Ocean Spray cranberry sauce can be stored in the freezer and stays good for 3 months.
How long does Ocean Spray cranberry sauce typically last in the refrigerator?
If stored properly, it will stay good in the refrigerator for 2 weeks.
Closing
The delicious sweet and tart Ocean Spray Cranberry Sauce is an incredible sauce to serve with your favorite desserts. Plus it is very easy and time efficient to make and can also be stored. It is also gluten-free and homemade, there will be no extra preservatives. So I hope that you will find it worth a try!
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Ocean Spray Cranberry Sauce Recipe
Ingredients
- 12 oz Ocean Spray Cranberries (1 pack)
- 1 cup Water
- 1 cup Granulated sugar (you can also use brown sugar)
Instructions
- In a medium-sized saucepan, add water and sugar and whisk them together.
- Heat them on a medium flame until all the sugar is dissolved. Then boil the mixture on a high flame.
- Add the cranberries and stir well. Again boil the mixture.
- Simmer the sauce on a medium flame for 10 minutes while stirring from time to time.
- Transfer the sauce away from the heat and let it cool down to room temperature.
- Serve warm or chill the sauce in the refrigerator before serving for the best taste. Bon Appetit!
