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Easy Homemade Cranberry Sauce with Orange and Cinnamon

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Make this simple, fresh cranberry sauce that balances sweet and tart flavors perfectly. It comes together quickly and is much better than canned options for your holiday table.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (12 ounce) bag fresh cranberries
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Rinse the fresh cranberries under cold water and pick out any soft berries.
  2. Combine the sugar and water in a medium saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely. This creates your simple syrup.
  3. Add the rinsed cranberries, orange juice, orange zest, and cinnamon to the saucepan.
  4. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.
  5. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and let it simmer for about 10 to 12 minutes. The cranberries will begin to pop. Stir gently during this time.
  6. Remove the saucepan from the heat. The sauce will thicken as it cools.
  7. Transfer the cranberry sauce to a serving bowl. You can serve it warm or chilled.

Notes

  • This sauce thickens significantly as it cools. If you prefer a thicker consistency right away, simmer for an extra 2 minutes.
  • For a richer flavor, substitute half of the water with dry red wine or a splash of Bourbon.
  • You can make this sweet and tart side dish up to 5 days ahead of time and store it covered in the refrigerator.
  • If you want a smoother sauce, pulse the mixture a few times with an immersion blender after it cools slightly.

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