Easy Whole Cranberry Sauce
This perfectly easy whole cranberry sauce will be an absolute winner not only at the Christmas table but all year around.
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Ingredients
- 1 kg cranberries frozen
- 4 cups sugar use less or more for preferred sweetness
- 4 cups water
- 1 orange juice and zest
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Place everything but the orange juice and zest in big heavy based pot.
- Simmer on medium heat, stirring frequently until the sugar has dissolved. The cranberries will start to burst open, releasing the juice.
- Continue to simmer, stirring occasionally until the desired thickness is reached.
- Stir in the orange juice and zest.
- Place a spoonful of the cranberry sauce on a plate and place into the freezer for a couple of minutes. To check the correct consistency, run your finger through the sauce. If the sauce stays separated, it is ready.
- Ladle the cranberry sauce into hot jars and seal.
- Leave the cranberry sauce until cold then store in a cool dark cupboard.
Notes
The cranberry sauce will keep sealed in the jars for a year. Refrigerate once opened
Servings: 6