Ingredients
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- 12 oz fresh cranberries
- 1 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup orange juice (or water)
- 1 cinnamon stick (optional)
- Grated orange zest (optional)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine the cranberries, sugar, and orange juice (or water).
- Add the cinnamon stick if using.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Simmer until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens, about 10-15 minutes.
- Taste and adjust sweetness as desired.
- Remove from heat and let cool, then store in a sealed container in the fridge.
Notes
Cranberry sauce can be made in advance and stored for up to a week in the fridge or frozen for longer storage. Adjust sweetness by adding more or less sugar.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg