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Close up of brown sugar cranberry sauce in a small serving pot.

Cranberry Sauce with Brown Sugar and Cinnamon

Easy and quick to make with just 3 ingredients, this homemade cranberry sauce is made with brown sugar and cinnamon for a rich and complex flavor.
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Low Salt, Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 12 minutes
Servings: 8 servings (about 2 cups)
Calories: 124kcal
Author: Betty Davies

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces cranberries
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 sprig rosemary (optional)

Instructions

  • Add the cranberries, water, brown sugar and cinnamon to a small pot.
  • Place on a medium heat and stir to combine the ingredients.
  • Allow the cranberries to come to a simmer stirring occasionally.
  • Simmer for around 5 minutes until the cranberries start to pop.
  • Take off the heat, place a rosemary sprig on top of the cranberries and let cool.

Notes

  • Take care not to overcook the cranberries, you want to take them off of the heat once they are popped. If you overcook them, the sauce can become bitter and too thick.
  • I think this has cranberry sauce with brown sugar has the perfect balance of sweetness. Taste it when it's done and add a little honey, maple syrup or other liquid sweetener. If you add granulated sugar you can end up with a grainy sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 124kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 73mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 26IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg