Side Dish

Cranberry Sauce

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Prep Time 5 min
Cook Time 15 min
Total Time 20 min
Servings 8

This tangy and sweet cranberry sauce, enhanced with warm spices and citrus zest, is a must-have side for your holiday table.

Cranberry Sauce

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 12 ounces fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium saucepan, combine the water and sugar over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
  2. Step 2: Add the cranberries to the saucepan and bring the mixture to a boil.
  3. Step 3: Reduce the heat to a simmer and add the ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, orange zest, orange juice, and salt.
  4. Step 4: Simmer the mixture for 10-15 minutes, or until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens.
  5. Step 5: Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the cranberry sauce cool to room temperature.
  6. Step 6: Transfer the cooled sauce to a serving dish and refrigerate until ready to serve.

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