How do you cook frozen cranberries?

You can cook frozen cranberries in a few different ways! Here are some popular methods:

1. Simple Simmer:

* Ingredients:

* 1 bag (12 ounces) frozen cranberries

* 1/2 cup water

* 1/4 cup sugar (adjust to taste)

* Instructions:

* Combine all ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat.

* Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the cranberries have burst and the sauce has thickened.

* Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

2. Cranberry Sauce with Orange:

* Ingredients:

* 1 bag (12 ounces) frozen cranberries

* 1/2 cup orange juice

* 1/4 cup sugar (adjust to taste)

* 1/4 cup chopped orange zest

* Instructions:

* Follow the same instructions as the Simple Simmer method, but add the orange juice and zest at the beginning.

3. Cranberry Sauce with Spices:

* Ingredients:

* 1 bag (12 ounces) frozen cranberries

* 1/2 cup water

* 1/4 cup sugar (adjust to taste)

* 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

* 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

* Instructions:

* Follow the same instructions as the Simple Simmer method, but add the spices at the beginning.

4. Cranberry Relish:

* Ingredients:

* 1 bag (12 ounces) frozen cranberries

* 1/2 cup chopped apple

* 1/4 cup chopped pecans

* 1/4 cup orange juice

* 1/4 cup sugar

* 1/4 cup chopped dried cranberries

* 1 tablespoon lemon juice

* Instructions:

* Combine all ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat.

* Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the cranberries have burst and the sauce has thickened.

* Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

Tips:

* Sweetness: Adjust the sugar to your taste preferences.

* Texture: For a smoother sauce, blend it slightly with an immersion blender after cooking.

* Serving: Cranberry sauce is delicious with roasted poultry, pork, or as a topping for yogurt or ice cream.

Enjoy!