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Easy Homemade Cranberry Sauce with Orange and Cinnamon

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Make this classic, sweet and tart homemade cranberry sauce in under 20 minutes. This quick side dish uses fresh cranberries and orange zest to complement your holiday turkey or ham.

Ingredients

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  • 12 ounces 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. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely.
  3. Add the rinsed cranberries, orange juice, orange zest, and ground cinnamon to the saucepan.
  4. Return the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to maintain a steady simmer. Cook for about 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. The cranberries will begin to pop. Continue cooking until the sauce thickens slightly and most of the berries have burst.
  6. Remove the saucepan from the heat. The sauce will thicken more as it cools.
  7. Transfer the cranberry sauce to a serving dish or airtight container.
  8. Chill completely before serving. This sauce tastes best after chilling for at least one hour.

Notes

  • You can make this cranberry orange sauce up to one week ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator.
  • For a richer flavor, substitute half of the water with orange juice.
  • This recipe yields a sauce with a perfect sweet and tart balance, superior to canned options.

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