Here’s a copycat Ocean Spray Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce recipe 🍒—simple, tart-sweet, and just like the classic.
Ocean Spray–Style Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 bag (12 oz) fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Combine ingredients
- In a medium saucepan, add cranberries, sugar, and water.
- Cook
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce heat to medium and simmer 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Cranberries will pop and the sauce will thicken naturally.
- Cool & set
- Remove from heat and let cool.
- Sauce will thicken more as it cools.
- Serve or chill
- Serve at room temperature or refrigerate until ready to use.
Tips & Variations
- 🍊 Add 1 teaspoon orange zest or a splash of orange juice
- 🌿 Drop in a cinnamon stick while simmering for warm spice
- 🍯 Swap part of the sugar with honey for a softer sweetness
- ❄️ Keeps well in the fridge up to 10 days
If you want, I can also share a quick microwave version or a low-sugar option.
