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Jellied Cranberry Sauce

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This easy, homemade jellied cranberry sauce is a festive holiday classic with a sweet-tart flavor and smooth, sliceable texture. Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or canning to enjoy all year long.

Ingredients

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  • 12 oz fresh cranberries (about 3 cups)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
  • Zest from 1 orange (optional)
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 1 whole star anise (optional, remove before straining)
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, water, orange juice, orange zest (if using), and a pinch of salt.
  2. Heat over medium-high until the mixture comes to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally. Cranberries will start to pop (about 5 minutes).
  3. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10-12 minutes, mashing cranberries gently as they soften. Mixture should be glossy and thick.
  4. Stir in cinnamon, star anise, or vanilla if using. Taste and adjust flavors as desired.
  5. Remove from heat. Set a fine mesh sieve over a large bowl and carefully pour the hot mixture into the sieve, pressing gently to extract all juice.
  6. Discard solids or save for another use. The strained liquid is your jelly base.
  7. Pour strained liquid into a mold, loaf pan, or canning jars. Cool for 15 minutes at room temperature, then refrigerate.
  8. Chill for at least 4 hours, or overnight, until set and wobbly.
  9. To unmold, run a thin spatula or knife around the edge, invert onto a plate, slice, and serve cold.

Notes

For firmer jelly, simmer an extra 5 minutes. Strain while hot for best texture. If canning, process in boiling water bath for 10 minutes. Jelly sets best when chilled overnight. Frozen cranberries work just as well as fresh. For a lower-sugar version, replace half the sugar with honey or maple syrup. All ingredients are naturally gluten-free and vegan.

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