how much cranberry sauce?

10 years ago

I have 12 oz bags of fresh cranberries. There will be about 10 at our group Thanksgiving on Sunday. Will 1 bag be enough?

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Olychick
10 years ago
Several places online say that you get 2.25 cups of sauce from 12 oz of fresh cranberries. That would be 9 servings of 1/4 cup. Not enough in my estimation, I would do two at least, more if you want leftovers.

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sleevendog (5a NY 6aNYC NL CA)
10 years ago
One bag is plenty. Mine is fantastic, loved by all over the years. But it is a condiment really. Lovely and rich, but one bite packs a punch. If it is tart or sweet, it is always a welcome tiny side. Like jam on toast.
(mine has bourbon and DH loves it, but always just a bit of it)
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liz_h
Original Author
10 years ago
I hadn't thought about leftovers. I know there will be extra roast chicken & dressing, so maybe I'll go ahead and make 2. I seem to remember that cranberry sauce keeps a long time in the fridge, and I would think it could be frozen.
coolbeansw
10 years ago
I ran out of cranberry sauce one time too many, and now make more than I think practical. Yet it always gets eaten, sooner or later. Happy Thanksgiving.
sleevendog (5a NY 6aNYC NL CA)
10 years ago
It freezes great. I'm making a full bag for just the two of us and will have it in sandwiches/left overs and another container for a christmas meal.
So olychick is correct to go ahead and make another. Not sure if i would go out tonight again if i needed more of something....weather here is not so good.
sleevendog (5a NY 6aNYC NL CA)
10 years ago
It freezes great. I'm making a full bag for just the two of us and will have it in sandwiches/left overs and another container for a christmas meal.
So olychick is correct to go ahead and make another. Not sure if i would go out tonight again if i needed more of something....weather here is not so good.

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