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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Rinse the Cranberries
Place the fresh cranberries in a colander and rinse them under cold water. Remove any stems or damaged cranberries.
- 2
Combine Ingredients
In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed cranberries, granulated sugar, water, orange zest, and orange juice.
Cooking
- 3
Cook the Mixture
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat while stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves and the cranberries begin to pop, about 10 minutes.
- 4
Simmer
Lower the heat and let the sauce simmer for another 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to your desired consistency.
Cooling and Serving
- 5
Cool the Sauce
Remove the saucepan from heat, and let the cranberry sauce cool to room temperature. It will thicken further as it cools.
- 6
Serve or Store
Transfer the cranberry sauce to a serving bowl or airtight container. It can be served immediately or stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.