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Make Ahead Cranberry Sauce

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A delightful cranberry sauce made with fresh ingredients, perfect for holiday meals.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 12 oz fresh cranberries
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
  • Zest of 1 orange
  • 1 cinnamon stick

Instructions

  1. Rinse the cranberries and discard any blemished ones.
  2. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the cranberries, sugar, orange juice, and orange zest. Stir until the mixture starts bubbling.
  3. Add the cinnamon stick and reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer for 10-15 minutes until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens.
  4. Remove from heat and let it cool completely before transferring it to an airtight container.

Notes

Serve chilled or at room temperature. Adjust sweetness by adding more or less sugar. For a twist, try adding a splash of port or red wine.

  • Author: nevaeh-hall
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegan

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 24g
  • Sodium: 5mg
  • Fat: 0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 31g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg