Cranberry sauce

Cranberry sauce is a condiment traditionally used in cooking, particularly popular in American and North American cuisine, as an accompaniment to meats, poultry, and desserts. This sauce is made from fresh or frozen cranberries, sugar, and sometimes citrus juice or spices, which gives it a characteristic sweet and sour flavor.

Origin: Cranberry sauce has its roots in the gastronomy of the Native peoples of North America, where cranberries (Vaccinium macrocarpon) grew wild. Today, it is especially famous as part of the traditional Thanksgiving dinner in the United States and Canada.

Properties: In addition to its unique flavor, cranberry sauce provides nutritional benefits, as cranberries are rich in antioxidants, vitamins C and E, and dietary fiber. It is low in calories and adds a healthy touch to culinary preparations.

Synonyms in Spanish from Latin America: Although the most common expression is salsa de arándanos or salsa de arándanos rojos, in some regions it may be called mermelada de arándanos when the consistency is thicker and sweeter, or simply chutney de arándanos in spicier preparations or those with vinegar. In general, the term cranberry is maintained, as the blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) is different and also very commonly used in sweet recipes.