Jul 14 2026

Cranberry Sauce Recipe

Time30m
Serves8

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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Sweeteners

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Spices

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Rinse and Prepare Cranberries

    Rinse the fresh cranberries under cold water to remove any debris. Discard any damaged or soft berries.

  2. 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

  1. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed cranberries, granulated sugar, brown sugar, water, orange zest, orange juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

  2. 4

    Cook the Mixture

    Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low.

  3. 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

  1. 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.

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