Homemade Cranberry Sauce

Homemade cranberry sauce is so easy to make and is the perfect accompaniment to a holiday dish. I love to put it on top of Greek yogurt and make other recipes with it. I have always enjoyed making a traditional cranberry sauce BUT sometimes you have to change things up a little. In this recipe I use both brown sugar and white sugar. The brown sugar adds an extra bit of sweetness to contrast the natural tartness of the cranberries. I also incorporate orange juice and zest into the sauce. It adds a light citrus flavor to the dish and a freshness that is irresistible. Cranberry sauce is so versatile and doesn’t have to be a seasonal recipe! Let me know what dishes you create with this homemade cranberry sauce.

How to Make Homemade Cranberry Sauce

1. First, rinse the cranberries in a colander and pick out any bruised or bad ones.
2. Next, put the water and sugar in a medium saucepan on high heat and bring to a boil.
3. Stir to dissolve the sugar.
4. Once the water is brought to a boil add in the cranberries, orange juice, and spices.
5. Lower the heat and let the sauce simmer for about ten minutes so that the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens.
6. Add in the orange zest then set the sauce aside to cool.

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Homemade Cranberry Sauce

This scrumptious homemade cranberry sauce is so easy to make and is the perfect accompaniment to a holiday dish. I even love to put it on top of Greek yogurt or make other recipes with it. Cranberry sauce is so versatile and doesn't have to be a seasonal recipe!

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Course Side Dish

Servings 9 servings

Ingredients

  

• 1 12-oz. package fresh cranberries
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 teaspoon cinamon
• 1/4 teaspoon allspice
• orange zest of one orange

Instructions

 

• First, rinse the cranberries in a colander and pick out any bruised or bad ones.
• Next, put the water and sugar in a medium saucepan on high heat and bring to a boil.
• Stir to dissolve the sugar.
• Once the water is brought to a boil add in the cranberries, orange juice, and spices.
• Lower the heat and let the sauce simmer for about ten minutes so that the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens.
• Add in the orange zest then set the sauce aside to cool.

Keyword Christmas Recipes, Cranberries, Cranberry Orange, Cranberry Sauce, Orange Juice, Thanksgiving Recipes