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Homemade Cranberry Sauce

Homemade Cranberry Sauce: Your Best Easy Recipe for a Festive Feast

Easy and delicious Homemade Cranberry Sauce recipe for your festive feast.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Sauce
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 100 kcal

Equipment

  • medium saucepan

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz fresh cranberries
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 orange zest
  • 1 orange juice
  • pinch of salt

Instructions
 

  • Rinse the cranberries under cold water.
  • In a medium saucepan, combine water and sugar.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
  • Add the cranberries to the boiling mixture.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 10 minutes.
  • Stir occasionally, allowing the cranberries to burst.
  • Add the cinnamon, orange zest, and juice.
  • Continue to simmer for another 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and let cool to thicken.
  • Transfer the sauce to a serving dish and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

This cranberry sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator until serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 26gFiber: 2gSugar: 24g
Keyword Cranberry Sauce, easy recipe, festive, Holiday, Homemade, Thanksgiving
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