Ocean Spray Cranberry Sauce is a commercially prepared cranberry sauce made from cranberries, sugar, and water. It’s a popular condiment in the United States, especially during holiday meals like Thanksgiving and Christmas, often served with turkey.
Key Facts
- Brand: Ocean Spray
- Product type: Sweetened cranberry sauce
- Form: Usually comes canned, jellied, or whole-berry
- Primary ingredient: Cranberries (Vaccinium macrocarpon)
Nutritional Info (approx. per 2 tbsp / 28 g serving)
- Calories: ~45
- Total sugar: ~12 g
- Carbohydrates: ~12 g
- Sodium: 0–5 mg
- No significant fat or protein
(Values vary slightly depending on whole-berry vs. jellied version.)
Uses
- Holiday dinners: Classic pairing with turkey, ham, or roast meats
- Sandwiches: Spread on leftover turkey or chicken sandwiches
- Desserts: Swirled into yogurt, oatmeal, or cheesecake
- Sauces & marinades: Mixed into glazes for meats or added to vinaigrettes
Tips
- Whole-berry vs. jellied: Whole-berry offers a chunky texture, while jellied is smooth and easy to spread
- Storage: Keep unopened cans at room temperature; refrigerate after opening and use within 10–14 days
- DIY alternative: You can make homemade cranberry sauce by simmering fresh cranberries with sugar and a bit of water, orange zest, or spices
💡 Fun fact: Cranberry sauce was one of the first commercially sold cranberry products by Ocean Spray in the 1940s, helping make cranberries a staple of American holiday meals.
I can also give you a quick homemade cranberry sauce recipe that rivals Ocean Spray’s version—it’s tangy, sweet, and ready in 15 minutes.
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