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Homemade Cranberry Sauce

HOMEMADE CRANBERRY SAUCE

Thiseasy and delicious homemade Cranberry Sauce recipe is a favorite holidayclassic for those special dinners and gatherings with loved ones.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Sauce, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Gluten-Free, Vegan
Servings 2 cups

Equipment

  • Saucepan

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz fresh cranberries washed and rinsed. (You can also use frozen cranberries)
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp orange zest
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • In a medium saucepan, add the orange juice, maple syrup, vanilla extract, stir to combine, and bring to a boil.
  • Add the cranberries to the saucepan. Reduce the heat and simmer the cranberries for about 7-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. The cranberries are ready when they have burst and the sauce thickenns.
  • Remove the sauce from the heat and stir in the orange zest and ground cinnamon.
  • Let it cool completely at room temperature, then transfer to a serving bowl, and refrigerate. The cranberry sauce will thicken as it cools.
  • Keep the sauce in the fridge until it’s time to serve it.
  • Enjoy it with your favorite main dish!

Notes

  • This cranberry sauce can be prepared 4 to 5 days in advance.
  • You can store it in the fridge for 10-14 days and freeze it for two months.
  • The leftovers can also be used as a spread for toasts!