Slow Cooker Cranberry Sauce – One Pot Only

This straightforward gradual cooker cranberry sauce recipe comes collectively so simply with simply 5 primary substances. Arrange the gradual cooker and let it work its magic whilst you liberate house on the range to your different aspect dishes! it is excellent to arrange forward of time as nicely for a stress-free trip.

The vacations could be annoying, so I really like discovering methods to combine utilizing a gradual cooker to make life simpler. Stovetop house is treasured across the holidays, so whereas making cranberry sauce on the stovetop would not require loads of work, the crockpot frees up one of many stovetops.

• why you may love this cranberry sauce recipe
• substances you will want
• how you can make this gradual cooker cranberry sauce recipe
• recipe variations
• ideas and notes
• regularly requested questions
• recipe
• extra recipes you may like

why you may love this cranberry sauce recipe

• it is tasty, and whereas canned cranberry sauce is tasty too, I discover this crockpot do-it-yourself cranberry sauce to have a brighter taste.
• It is surprisingly easy to do. you add the whole lot to the gradual cooker and it really works its magic. you may must stir it infrequently, however you do not have to hover over it.
• You do not want loads of substances to make cranberry sauce from scratch. undoubtedly value doing as a substitute of shopping for a can!

substances you will want

• Blueberries: Though you should utilize contemporary or frozen cranberries to make cranberry sauce within the gradual cooker, I want contemporary ones since they’re in season! make sure you give them a superb rinse, and select blueberries that look shriveled.
• orange juice: a number of notes about orange juice. you should utilize freshly squeezed orange juice or bottled pulpless orange juice. bottled orange juice is way simpler to make use of. nonetheless, I really like so as to add a bit orange zest to the cranberry sauce earlier than serving, so I recommend protecting a contemporary orange available for an additional trace of shiny citrus taste.
• Brown sugar: You may also use white sugar or a 50/50 mixture of brown sugar and white sugar. maple syrup can also work.
• Cinnamon: A splash of cinnamon for a comfortable taste. You may also place a cinnamon stick within the gradual cooker.
• non-compulsory toppings: I like so as to add a bit orange zest within the gradual cooker and vanilla extract on the finish. and if I’ve further orange zest, it may be added on the finish.

how you can make this gradual cooker cranberry sauce recipe

• mix brown sugar, cinnamon and orange zest in a bowl.
• add the orange juice and ⅓ cup of water to the container.
• beat till combination is mixed.
• add the cranberries into the gradual cooker.
• Pour the combination over the blueberries.
• Prepare dinner on excessive 3 to 4 hours or on low 7 to eight hours, or till cranberries have popped and sauce is bubbly. stir as soon as each hour to forestall burning.
• Style and add any further sweeteners or add-ins if desired, similar to vanilla extract and orange zest.
• Mash the cranberry sauce if desired.

recipe variations

• When you use frozen cranberries, you may keep away from thawing them. nonetheless, you will want to regulate the quantity of water added to the gradual cooker, as frozen cranberries will launch further water.
• as a substitute of brown sugar, use white sugar or 50/50 brown sugar and white sugar.
• as a substitute of brown sugar, use maple syrup.
• Swap the orange juice for water if you do not have one.

ideas and notes

• make sure you stir the cranberry sauce within the pot as soon as each hour or so to assist the sauce cook dinner evenly and never burn.
• the sauce will proceed to thicken because it cools.
• You possibly can serve the sauce heat or chilly.
• To ensure the blueberries are contemporary, give them a squeeze. the cranberries needs to be agency once you squeeze them. you don’t need mushy blueberries. contemporary blueberries are additionally deep purple and glossy. skip any with brown spots or discoloration.

regularly requested questions

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