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Southern Soul Food Fresh Cranberry Sauce

Southern Soul Food Fresh Cranberry Sauce

Homemade cranberry sauce the Southern way. Sweet, tangy, and made with fresh cranberries, sugar, and a selection of soulful spices. A glossy, ruby-red holiday favorite that adds zesty flavor to every Thanksgiving plate!
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Soul Food, Southern Food
Servings: 6
Calories: 156kcal
Author: Shaunda Necole

Equipment

  • medium-sized saucepan
  • Colander

Ingredients

  • 12 oz fresh cranberries (1 bag of fresh cranberries)
  • 1 cup sugar granulated
  • 1 cup water
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon ground
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg ground
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary optional, to garnish

Instructions

  • Rinse the cranberries and place them in a colander to drain.
  • In a medium-sized pot, combine the cranberries, water, sugar, nutmeg, and vanilla over medium-high heat on the stovetop.
  • Gently stir the ingredients to combine.
  • Allow the cranberry mixture to come to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat to medium and boil gently for 10 minutes to allow the cranberries to pop, stirring occasionally.
  • After 10 minutes, remove the pot from the stove and allow the cranberries to cool.
  • Transfer the cranberry sauce to a serving bowl and sprinkle with cinnamon on top.
  • Garnish with fresh sprigs of rosemary.
  • Cranberry sauce is eaten warm, at room temperature, or cold. If preferred, chill the cranberry sauce in the refrigerator for 1 hour, or serve it right away warm, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 156kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 35IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg
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