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1776-1800 - New England colonial and early American cooks.
A traditional cooked cranberry sauce simmered with sugar and citrus, served as a tart condiment during Thanksgiving feasts in New England since the late 18th century.
Difficulty
Easy
Prep time
5 minutes
Cook time
15 minutes
Total time
20 minutes
Servings
8
Region
New England
Era introduced
1776-1800
Introduced by
New England colonial and early American cooks.
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Cranberry sauce has been a fixture of New England holiday tables since at least the late 1700s, when cranberries were combined with sugar and citrus to create a simple cooked sauce. Its tartness complements roasted meats and has become synonymous with Thanksgiving celebrations across much of the United States. The sauce's enduring popularity highlights the blend of native ingredients with European influences in colonial American cuisine.
Based on traditional New England and Revolutionary era cranberry sauce recipes.
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