Simple and Delicious Cranberry Sauce
Simple and Delicious Cranberry Sauce- Easy to make and tastes so good! You are going to love this sweet and tangy recipe. Made with fresh or frozen cranberries, orange juice, and just a few more ingredients! The perfect side dish for Thanksgiving!
Ingredients
- 1 12 oz. bag cranberries, fresh or frozen
- ½ cup orange juice
- ½ cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- Strips of orange zest from 1 orange
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Pour the cranberries into a saucepan. Add the orange juice, water, granulated sugar,strips of orange zest, and a pinch of salt. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently.
- Cook for about 10 minutes, until almost all the cranberries have burst open. (You may need to use a wooden spoon to help them pop open.)
- Let cool for 30 minutes. You can serve it at this point, or cover it, and refrigerate it until ready. It will continue to thicken as it cools. You can remove the orange zest strips if you'd like. Top with grated orange zest if desired.
- This keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Serve warm or chilled. If warming up, heat up in a pot over medium-low heat on the stove.
The nutrition facts provided are calculated using a third-party tool and are estimates only. Actual nutritional content may vary based on the ingredients and brands you use, as well as portion sizes. For accurate results, please consult a registered dietitian or nutritionist.
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