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Quick Cranberry Sauce

Quick Cranberry Sauce

Make this Quick Cranberry Sauce in just 20 minutes for a vibrant, tangy addition to your meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar Balances the tartness
  • 12 oz Fresh cranberries Rinsed and sorted
  • 1 cup Orange juice Fresh juice preferred
  • 1/2 cup Water Helps with consistency
  • 1 pinch Salt Enhances flavors
  • 1 stick Cinnamon stick For warm aroma
  • 1 tsp Orange zest Adds citrus flavor

Equipment

  • Large saucepan

Method
 

How to Make Quick Cranberry Sauce
  1. In a large saucepan, mix the granulated sugar, orange juice, and water. Stir well until the sugar has completely dissolved.
  2. Stir in the fresh cranberries, a small pinch of salt, the cinnamon stick, and the orange zest strip.
  3. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently. Cook for about 10 minutes, or until the cranberries pop and start to soften.
  4. Remove the saucepan from heat and let the sauce cool for at least 30 minutes. Once it reaches room temperature, cover and refrigerate.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 26gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve chilled over roasted meats or as a topping for yogurt or cheesecake. Can be made up to 3 days in advance.

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