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Fresh Cranberry Sauce With Mandarin Oranges Recipe

Elevate your holiday table with this vibrant and zesty cranberry sauce! We're taking the classic ocean spray flavor and adding a burst of juicy mandarin oranges for a delightful twist. This recipe uses unsweetened mandarin oranges and a sugar substitute (like Splenda) to perfectly balance the tartness of the cranberries, resulting in a refreshing and not-too-sweet cranberry sauce. Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any festive occasion!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 470.4 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Fresh Cranberry Sauce With Mandarin Oranges

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How to Make Fresh Cranberry Sauce With Mandarin Oranges

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of water and 1 cup of sugar (or sugar substitute equivalent).
  2. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
  3. Add 12 ounces (approximately 3 cups) of fresh cranberries to the saucepan. Return the mixture to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat to low, and simmer gently for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until most of the cranberries have burst and the sauce has thickened.
  5. Gently stir in one (15-ounce) can of unsweetened mandarin oranges, including the juice.
  6. Remove from heat and let the cranberry sauce cool completely at room temperature, approximately 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
  7. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to fully develop and the sauce to thicken further.
  8. Serve chilled. Makes approximately 2 1/4 cups.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

416g

Fat

0g

Carbs

40g

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