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A vibrant red bowl of homemade cranberry sauce, ready for serving.

Quick way to grow your Cranberry Sauce

This recipe provides a quick and easy method to prepare a delicious cranberry sauce, perfect for any meal. It's simple enough for beginners and quick enough for a last-minute addition.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 12 ounces fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest (optional)

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • spoon

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Combine cranberries, sugar, orange juice, and water in a medium saucepan.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar.
  3. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until cranberries burst and the sauce thickens.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in orange zest, if using.
  5. Let cool to room temperature before serving; the sauce will thicken further as it cools.

Notes

For a smoother sauce, you can briefly blend it with an immersion blender. For a spiced version, add a cinnamon stick or a few cloves during cooking.