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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 yields a flavorful side dish.
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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 cranberries
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest (optional)

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • spoon

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Combine cranberries, sugar, and water in a medium saucepan.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
  3. Reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in orange zest, if desired.
  5. Let the sauce cool to room temperature before serving.

Notes

For a smoother sauce, you can mash the cranberries lightly with a spoon while simmering. This sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.