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Cranberry Sauce

This made from scratch Cranberry Sauce is perfect with Thanksgiving turkey and leftovers. It's easier to make than you think and so flavorful!
Course Sauce
Cuisine American
Keyword cranberry sauce
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 12 servings
Calories 78kcal
Author Katie Cooksey

Ingredients

  • 12 oz fresh cranberries 1 bag
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 strips orange zest peeled off a navel orange
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • pinch nutmeg
  • pinch salt
  • 1/2 cup cold water
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Wash cranberries well in colander.
    rinsing cranberries in colander
  • Place all ingredients into a small pot. Stir to dissolve sugar while cooking over medium heat.
    cranberry sauce ingredients in pot
  • Bring to boil, then reduce to simmer until all cranberries have burst and sauce has thickened.
    finished cranberry sauce recipe in saucepan
  • Remove and discard orange peels. Pour sauce into a small bowl and serve with turkey.
    spoon in cranberry sauce
  • Or store in airtight container for up to two weeks in refrigerator. Bring to room temperature when ready to serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 78kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 24mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 17IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 1mg
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