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Easy Homemade Cranberry Sauce

This cranberry sauce is easy to make and offers a fresh, homemade touch to your meals, perfect for holidays or everyday dining.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Condiment, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups fresh cranberries
  • 1 cup sugar Add more for a sweeter taste if desired.
  • 1/2 cup orange juice Freshly squeezed is best.
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest For added flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine cranberries, sugar, and orange juice.
Cooking
  1. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes until cranberries burst and the sauce thickens.
  2. Stir in the orange zest.
Serving
  1. Cool and serve, or store in the fridge.

Notes

Taste the sauce before serving; you can add more sugar if you like it sweeter. For a smoother texture, blend the sauce after it cools. Customize with fruits like apples or pears, or add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for extra flavor.