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Glass bowl filled with smooth cranberry puree, surrounded by fresh whole cranberries on a white surface.

Cranberry puree

Arina Habich
This homemade Cranberry Puree is sweet, tart, and so easy to make with just three simple ingredients! Whether you're using fresh or frozen cranberries, it comes together in under 10 minutes and adds a bright, fruity kick to desserts, sauces, or breakfast dishes. Smooth and vibrant, it’s the perfect seasonal touch to elevate your recipes all year round.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 1 cup
Calories 6 kcal

Equipment

  • Measuring Cup
  • Measuring spoons
  • Glass mixing bowl
  • silicone spatulas
  • Hand blender
  • Sifter

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Fresh cranberries fresh or frozen
  • 2 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoon water

Instructions
 

  • Combine 1 cup cranberries, 2 tablespoon sugar, and 2 tablespoon water in a saucepan. Simmer the cranberries over medium heat for about 10 minutes, or until they burst and soften
    Close-up of fresh cranberries in a pot sprinkled with sugar, ready to be cooked down for cranberry puree.
  • Remove from heat and blend using a hand blender until smooth.
    Cooked cranberries breaking down into a thick, chunky mixture in a saucepan, the first stage of making cranberry puree.
  • Strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove the skins.
    Strained cranberry solids left behind in a fine mesh sieve, showing the separation process for making smooth cranberry puree.
  • Let the puree cool completely before using.
    Close-up of smooth and glossy homemade cranberry puree in a glass bowl, ready to use for baking or frosting.
Keyword christmas cookies, cranberry