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Cranberry Sauce with Orange Zest

Cranberry Sauce with Orange Zest

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 12
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 12 oz bag fresh cranberries, rinsed
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
  • Zest of 1 large orange about 1 Tbsp
  • 1 cinnamon stick optional
  • 1 pinch salt

Method
 

  1. In a medium saucepan, stir the water, orange juice, sugar, zest, cinnamon stick, and salt. Bring to a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
  2. Add the cranberries. Bring to a gentle boil.
  3. Reduce to a simmer. Cook 10-12 minutes, stirring now and then, until the berries burst and the sauce thickens.
  4. Remove the cinnamon stick. Taste and add more sugar if too tart.
  5. Cool completely. The sauce thickens as it cools. Refrigerate.