Cranberry Sauce Recipe

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 15

Servings:

Calories: 99kcal

Author: Becky Hardin

You only need a few ingredients and 15 minutes to make the perfect cranberry sauce for your holiday feast. The cinnamon and orange zest is what makes it so good!

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Ingredients

½ cup water
½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice (from 2 oranges)
¾ cup granulated sugar
12 ounces cranberries fresh or frozen
2 strips orange zest optional
1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick optional
⅛ teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

In a medium saucepan, bring the water, orange juice, and sugar to a simmer.
½ cup water, ½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice, ¾ cup granulated sugar
Stir in the cranberries, orange zest and cinnamon stick, if using, and salt. Bring the mixture back to a simmer. Cook, stirring and mashing the berries occasionally, until the sauce has thickened. Note that it will thicken more as it cools.
12 ounces cranberries, 2 strips orange zest, 1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick, ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
Discard the cinnamon stick and orange zest strips. Transfer to a bowl, cover and chill until you are ready to serve.

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Notes

If using frozen cranberries, there is no need to thaw.
For a sweeter sauce, add another ¼ cup sugar.

Storage: Store cranberry sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 10 days or in the freezer for up to 1 month.

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