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Homemade Cranberry Sauce

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Homemade cranberry sauce is both quick and easy to prepare and has a fresh tangy flavor you simply can't get from a can.
Course Condiments
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 20 mins
Calories 160
Author Lynne Webb

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces fresh whole cranberries, about 3 cups
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 3 or 4 strips fresh orange peel

Instructions

  • Combine the water and sugar in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil.
  • Add the cranberries, cinnamon stick, and orange peel. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes or until the cranberries have "popped" and the mixture has thickened.
  • Remove from the heat, cover, and allow to cool to room temperature.
  • Remove the cinnamon stick and orange peel. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Tips for Making This Recipe

Cranberry sauce can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Sodium: 3mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 36g