Delicious Cranberry Pineapple Sauce Recipe

This award-winning cranberry sauce recipe has been a holiday favorite for generations! The perfect balance of sweet and tart, with a burst of pineapple and a hint of spice, this recipe makes approximately 6 cups – enough to impress even the pickiest eaters at your Thanksgiving or Christmas feast. Prepare it up to a week in advance; the 24-hour chilling period enhances its delicious flavors. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 273.8 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 4.8 (24 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Delicious Cranberry Pineapple Sauce

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How to Make Delicious Cranberry Pineapple Sauce

  1. Drain one (20 ounce) can of crushed pineapple thoroughly in a fine-mesh sieve set over a large measuring cup.
  2. Add enough water to the measuring cup to reach the 2-cup mark.
  3. Pour the 2 cups of pineapple juice/water mixture into a medium saucepan.
  4. Add 12 ounces fresh or frozen cranberries and 1 cup granulated sugar to the saucepan.
  5. Stir over medium heat until the sugar dissolves completely and the mixture comes to a rolling boil.
  6. Reduce heat to a simmer and continue to cook until most of the cranberries have burst and the sauce has thickened (about 8-10 minutes), stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
  7. Stir in the drained crushed pineapple, 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional), 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves.
  8. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
  9. Transfer the sauce to a bowl and let it cool to room temperature.
  10. Cover and refrigerate for at least 24 hours to allow the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken further.
  11. Serve chilled and enjoy! Your holiday guests will thank you.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

240g

Fat

0g

Carbs

23g