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Cranberry Sauce

A classic and easy homemade cranberry sauce recipe, perfect for holiday dinners.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup water
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 2 tablespoon orange juice
  • 12 ounce fresh cranberries

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • In a medium saucepan, combine water, sugar, orange zest, and orange juice.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar.
  • Add the fresh cranberries and return to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the cranberries have burst and the sauce has thickened.
  • Remove from heat and let cool. The sauce will thicken further as it cools.

Notes

Can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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