How do you dress up cranberry sauce from a can?

Stir-in one (or more) of the following add-ins to one can of whole or jellied cranberry sauce:

1. 2 Tbsp. of orange juice plus 1 tsp. of finely grated orange peel.
2. ½ can of mandarin oranges.
3. ½ cup pineapple.
4. ½ tsp. cinnamon.
5. ½ cup chopped dried apricots.
6. ½ cup toasted pecans.
7. 2 Tbsp. Zinfandel Wine.

What can I do with a jar of cranberry sauce?

Here are six simple uses for cranberry sauce, and a video showing how to do it:

1. Pretend it’s jam and spread it on toast.
2. Flavor plain yogurt with cranberry sauce.
3. Use it as a warm sauce for sweets.
4. Use it to make pink and pretty whipped cream.
5. Use it as a glaze for poultry and meats.

Why cranberry sauce is bad?

Cranberry sauce is naturally low in fat and has no saturated or trans fats, both of which have been linked to heart problems and high cholesterol. A word of caution: Canned cranberry sauce can have added calories, so check the label and control your portion sizes.

How do you get the bitterness out of cranberry sauce?

Add more to taste. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt (in small amounts, it intensifies sweetness).” If you don’t have maple syrup or think its distinct taste may overpower your cranberry sauce, you can also try swapping that out for more neutral agave syrup or brown rice syrup.

What is a good recipe for cranberry sauce?

Directions In a medium saucepan, combine cranberries, sugars, 1 1/2 teaspoon orange zest, orange juice, ginger, and rosemary. Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until cranberries burst and sauce thickens, 15 to 20 minutes.

How do you make cranberry sauce with fresh cranberries?

Directions Heat sauce pan over medium-high heat. Add all ingredients (cranberries, sugar, orange zest, orange juice, and optional salt) to pan and bring to a boil. Cook for about 10 minutes or until cranberries pop. Remove from heat and place sauce in a bowl. Cranberry sauce will thicken as it cools.

What are the ingredients in cranberry sauce?

On the back of canned cranberry sauce you will find a short list of ingredients, generally cranberries, corn syrup (sometimes normal and high fructose), water, and citric acid (a preservative).