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Best Ever Cranberry Sauce

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This cranberry sauce combines sweet and tart flavors with a hint of orange and cinnamon, making it a perfect and easy addition to festive gatherings.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: About 2 cups 1x

Ingredients

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  • ¾ cup sugar
  • ½ cup orange juice
  • ½ cup water
  • 12 oz fresh cranberries (rinsed and picked through)
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 piece of orange peel (use a potato peeler or paring knife)

Instructions

  • Combine sugar, orange juice, and water in a large saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
  • Add cranberries, salt, cinnamon stick, and orange peel; stir and let simmer.
  • Cook for about 10 minutes, until most cranberries pop.
  • Allow sauce to cool for at least 30 minutes before refrigerating.

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Notes

Ensure cranberries are fresh without softness or mold.
For a smoother sauce, gently mash cranberries with a fork after cooking.
Adjust sweetness to taste by adding more sugar if needed.

  • Author: Sarah
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Sauce
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 110
  • Sugar: 23
  • Sodium: 2
  • Fat: 0
  • Saturated Fat: 0
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 29
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 1
  • Cholesterol: 0