Cranberry Sauce Recipe

Time30m

Serves8

Homemade cranberry sauce with a hint of orange.

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Ingredients
Rinse the fresh cranberries under cold water to remove any debris or stems. Set aside.
2
Combine Ingredients in a Pot
In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed cranberries, granulated sugar, orange juice, orange zest, and water.
3
Cook the Mixture
Place the saucepan over medium heat. Stir the mixture occasionally until the sugar dissolves and the cranberries start to burst, about 10-15 minutes.
4
Simmer and Thicken
Once the cranberries have burst, reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for an additional 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. The sauce will thicken as it cools.
5
Cool and Store
Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the cranberry sauce to cool at room temperature. Once cooled, transfer it to a serving dish or an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to serve.