Slow Cooker Cranberry Sauce
Total Time
185 minutes
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
180 minutes
Rating
5 out of 5 stars
(6)
Ingredients
4 servings
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/3 cup maple syrup, granulated or brown sugar, or your preferred sweetener (adding more/less to taste)
- optional add-ins: a splash or bourbon or red wine, orange zest, a pinch of ground ginger, a pinch of cinnamon and cloves, some chopped walnuts, or a splash of vanilla extract, store-bought or homemade
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Preparation
Step 1
Add all ingredients to the bowl of a slow cooker and stir to combine.
Step 2
Cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 7-8 hours, or until the cranberries have popped open and the sauce is bubbly.
Step 3
Taste and stir in any extra sweetener or add-ins if desired. Serve warm. (Heads up that the sauce will thicken considerably as it cools.)
Step 4
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Chef's notes
Use fresh cranberries as they are a must for the recipe.
You can adjust the sweetness to your taste by adding more or less sweetener.
Feel free to mash the cranberries to your desired consistency.
