Ingredients for Microwave Cranberry Sauce recipe
with Variations1 (12-ounce) bag fresh cranberries
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup water1. Mix together cranberries, sugar and water in microwave-safe 2-quart casserole.
2. Cover with lid or vented plastic food wrap and microwave on high (100% power), 6-7 minutes, stirring at 3 minutes, until cranberry skins pop.
3. Stir again and cool, covered, to room temperature.
4. Stir and serve or chill before serving.
VARIATIONS
Spicy Cranberry Sauce
Prepare as directed, but mix 1/4 teaspoon each ground cinnamon, ginger, and cloves with sugar.
Orange-Cranberry Sauce
Prepare as directed, but substitute packed light brown sugar for granulated sugar, orange juice for water, and finely grated peel of one orange.