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Easy Homemade Cranberry Sauce

easy cranberry sauce
This Easy Homemade Cranberry Sauce recipe is made from 5 ingredients and ready in just 15 minutes! Spiced with cinnamon, fresh cranberries and a splash of orange juice, this favorite Thanksgiving side dish is the perfect combination of tart and sweet.
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Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Serving Size 8

Ingredients

  • 12 oz bag of fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup fresh orange juice and zest of one orange
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • dash of salt optional

Instructions

  • Start by combining sugar, orange juice, and water in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir to combine.
  • Add cranberries (reserve 1 cup), cinnamon and a dash of salt to the pot. Stir to combine.
    Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently.
    Continue cooking, for about 10 minutes, or until all or most of the cranberries have popped.
  • Remove from heat, stir in the reserved whole cranberries and orange zest. Let cool for at least 30 minutes. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

Notes

PRO TIPS FOR PERFECT CRANBERRY SAUCE

  • Experiment with flavor by adding a pinch of nutmeg, clove or allspice to bring out even more warm holiday flavors!
  • You can freeze the cranberry sauce for up to 3 months so you can always have this easy cranberry sauce on hand. Follow my instructions above.
  • You can make this holiday side dish up to 3 days in advance of when you need it. Total time saver!
  • Stir in your reserved whole cranberries after you remove them from the heat. You want your cranberries to soften but not pop. The whole berries added to the cranberry sauce adds a great contrast.
 
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