Slow Cooker Cranberry Sauce
Transform your holiday table with this vibrant, tangy-sweet slow cooker cranberry sauce that's as effortless as it is delicious! Made with fresh cranberries, a perfect blend of granulated and brown sugar, zesty orange juice and zest, and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, this recipe strikes a flawless balance of flavor. Using a slow cooker allows the cranberries to simmer gently, bursting into a thick, luscious sauce with minimal effort—perfect for freeing up time during your busy holiday prep. Ready in just over four hours, this make-ahead Thanksgiving or Christmas classic can be served warm or chilled, making it a versatile addition to your festive feast. Don't forget, leftovers can be stored for up to a week, making it an irresistible condiment for sandwiches or a topping for desserts.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries
- 0.75 cups granulated sugar
- 0.25 cups brown sugar
- 0.5 cups orange juice
- 0.5 cups water
- 1 teaspoons orange zest
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
Rinse the cranberries under cold water and discard any that are soft or damaged.
In a slow cooker, combine the rinsed cranberries, granulated sugar, brown sugar, orange juice, and water.
Stir in the orange zest, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt. Mix well to ensure that the spices and sugars are evenly distributed.
Set the slow cooker to 'Low' and cook the cranberry mixture for 3.5 to 4 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Once the cranberries have burst and the sauce has thickened, taste and adjust the sweetness or spices, if needed.
Transfer the cranberry sauce to a serving dish or an airtight container. Allow it to cool slightly before serving.
Refrigerate any leftovers in a sealed container for up to a week. Serve warm or chilled.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
934 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.1 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 161 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 241.6 g | 88% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.9 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 210.0 g | ||
| Protein | 2.5 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 93 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 566 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
