What is
Cranberry Sauce?

Cranberry sauce is a savory-sweet condiment made from fresh or frozen cranberries, sugar, and water. It is often served alongside turkey and other meats during Thanksgiving and Christmas meals.

Origins & History

Cranberry sauce has origins in Native American cuisine, where cranberries were used for both food and medicinal purposes. The sauce became popular with the Pilgrims in the 1620s as they relied on cranberries for their tart flavor to complement meats and other dishes. Over the years, it has evolved into a staple in holiday meals in the United States and Canada.

Taste & Texture

Cranberry sauce is tart and tangy, balanced by the sweetness of sugar, resulting in a unique flavor profile that complements savory dishes.

Ingredients

Cranberries

Small, red, round berries that are native to North America, known for their tart flavor.

Sugar

A sweet crystalline substance derived from sugarcane or sugar beet, used to sweeten the sauce.

Water

Liquid used to cook the cranberries until they burst and release their natural juices.