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Cranberry Sauce Recipe

The easiest and tastiest 4-ingredient Cranberry Sauce Recipe! The perfect side dish for your Thanksgiving Dinner.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 12 about 2 ½ cups
Calories 77kcal

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • Spatula or cooking spoon

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces fresh cranberries about 3 cups
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ teaspoon freshly grated orange zest

Instructions

  • Dissolve Water & Sugar: Bring water and sugar to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
  • Simmer Cranberries: Turn heat down to medium and add cranberries and simmer, stirring occasionally, until berries just pop, about 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Let Set: Stir in zest, then cool to room temperature. Refrigerate 2 hours before serving.

Notes

  • MAKE-AHEAD: You can make this cranberry sauce up to 10 days ahead of time.
  • STORING: It keeps in an airtight container for about 10-14 days and is great for leftovers. Freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using a recipe nutrition label generator and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

Nutrition

Calories: 77kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 24mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 3.9mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.1mg