Homemade Cranberry Sauce
This classic cranberry sauce is sweet, tangy, and ready in just 20 minutes. Perfect for making ahead and a must-have for holiday meals!
Servings: 10
Ingredients
- 7 cups cranberries (fresh or frozen)
- 1.5 cups white sugar
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 orange zest
- 1 cup water
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1/8 tsp salt
This will yield about 2.5 cups (25 oz/710 g)
Instructions
- Rinse the cranberries and remove any damaged ones.
- In a medium saucepan, combine cranberries, water, orange juice, sugar, cinnamon stick, orange zest, and a pinch of salt.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to medium-low.
- Simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat and let cool completely—it will continue to thicken as it cools.
- Discard the cinnamon stick before serving.
Storage Instructions
- Fridge: Store in an airtight container for up to 10 days.Freezer: Freeze in a sealed container for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight.Make-Ahead: Tastes even better after a day or two as the flavors develop.Reheating: Enjoy cold, at room temp, or warm it gently on the stovetop.