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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!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
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