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Fresh Cranberry Sauce

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A bright, tangy-sweet homemade cranberry sauce with whole cranberries, perfect for your Thanksgiving table.

Ingredients

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  • 1 bag (12 ounces) fresh cranberries, rinsed and picked over
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)

Instructions

  1. Combine cranberries, sugar, and water in a medium saucepan.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
  3. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until most of the cranberries have burst and the sauce has thickened. Stir occasionally.
  4. Remove from heat. Stir in orange zest and cinnamon, if using.
  5. Let the sauce cool completely. It will thicken further as it cools.
  6. Transfer to a serving dish and chill until ready to serve.

Notes

  • For a smoother sauce, you can mash some of the cranberries with the back of a spoon while it simmers.
  • This sauce can be made up to 3 days in advance and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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