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Cranberry Sauce

Bright, tart cranberry sauce in 10 minutes. Simmer fresh berries with sugar and orange zest for a glossy, jammy condiment that's perfect for holiday tables.

Total time
12 min
Servings
8
Calories
102
Cranberry Sauce
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Combine cranberries, sugar, water, and orange zest in a saucepan over medium heat.

  2. Step 2

    Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, ~4 minutes until sugar fully dissolves.

  3. Step 3

    Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered, stirring often, ~5 minutes until berries burst and sauce thickens.

  4. Step 4

    You'll see the sauce bubble lazily and darken slightly. Remove from heat and cool 5 minutes before serving.

Tools you’ll need

  • saucepan (2-quart)
  • wooden spoon
  • microplane (for orange zest)

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