Cranberry Sauce Recipe
Make Cranberry Sauce Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Method
Preparation
- 1
Rinse and Prepare Cranberries
Rinse the fresh cranberries under cold water to remove any debris. Discard any damaged or soft berries.
- 2
Zest and Juice the Orange
Zest the orange using a microplane or fine grater, then cut the orange in half and juice it, discarding the seeds.
Cooking
- 3
Combine Ingredients
In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed cranberries, granulated sugar, brown sugar, water, orange zest, orange juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- 4
Cook the Mixture
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low.
- 5
Simmer the Sauce
Let the cranberries simmer for about 10-15 minutes, or until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens, stirring occasionally.
Finishing Touches
- 6
Cool and Store
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the cranberry sauce cool at room temperature. Once cooled, transfer to a serving dish or airtight container and refrigerate until ready to serve.