Fresh Cranberry Sauce Recipe

Time30m

Serves8

Make Fresh 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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1
Rinse the Cranberries
Begin by rinsing the fresh cranberries under cold water to remove any dirt or debris. Discard any that are soft or damaged.
2
Combine Ingredients
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the rinsed cranberries, granulated sugar, water, and orange zest.
3
Add Cinnamon and Salt
Add the cinnamon stick and a pinch of salt to the mixture in the saucepan.

4
Bring to a Boil
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally to ensure the sugar dissolves completely.
5
Simmer
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 10-15 minutes. You will notice the cranberries popping and releasing their juices.
6
Check Consistency
After simmering, check the consistency of the sauce. It should be thick but still pourable. Remove from heat.

7
Remove from Heat
Take the saucepan off the heat and let the cranberry sauce cool to room temperature.
8
Store or Serve
Once cooled, you can serve the sauce immediately or transfer it to a container and refrigerate it until ready to serve. The sauce will thicken further as it cools.