Classic Cranberry Sauce

Classic Cranberry Sauce

A simple and vibrant homemade cranberry sauce, perfect for holiday meals.

By RecipeBoss
Servings
8
Time Required
20 min

Ingredients

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12 oz fresh cranberries
1 cup granulated sugar
0.5 cup orange juice
1 tsp orange zest
0.25 cup water

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Rinse the cranberries thoroughly.

  2. 2

    In a medium saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, orange juice, orange zest, and water.

  3. 3

    Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves.

  4. 4

    Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the cranberries have burst and the sauce has thickened. Stir occasionally.

    10 min

  5. 5

    Remove from heat and let cool. The sauce will thicken further as it cools.

  6. 6

    Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Perfect With

roast turkeymashed potatoesgravy