Cranberry sauce

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Cranberry Sauce is a sauce made from cranberries, a type of berry native to North America. It is traditionally served as a condiment with Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner in North America and the United Kingdom.

History[edit | edit source]

The use of cranberries as a food source dates back to the Native Americans, who used them for their nutritional value and medicinal properties. The first recorded use of cranberry sauce dates back to the early settlers in the 17th century, who learned from the Native Americans to use cranberries in their cooking.

Preparation[edit | edit source]

Cranberry sauce is typically made by boiling cranberries with sugar and water until the berries pop and the mixture thickens. Some recipes also include other ingredients such as orange zest, cinnamon, and nutmeg for additional flavor.

Varieties[edit | edit source]

There are two main types of cranberry sauce: jellied and whole berry. Jellied cranberry sauce is smooth and gelatinous, while whole berry cranberry sauce is chunkier and contains whole cranberries.

Nutritional Value[edit | edit source]

Cranberry sauce is high in vitamin C and dietary fiber, and also contains other nutrients such as vitamin E, vitamin K, and manganese.

Cultural Significance[edit | edit source]

In North America, cranberry sauce is a traditional part of the Thanksgiving meal. It is also commonly served with Christmas dinner in the United Kingdom.

See Also[edit | edit source]

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