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Gourmet Cranberry Sauce

A flavorful, easy-to-make cranberry sauce that perfectly balances sweetness and tartness, ideal for holiday dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 12 ounces fresh cranberries
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Serving dish

Method
 

  1. Rinse the cranberries under cold water and discard any that are soft or blemished.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine the cranberries, sugar, and water.
  3. Heat the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a boil.
  4. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Stir in the ground cinnamon, orange zest, and lemon juice.
  6. Remove the saucepan from heat and let the sauce cool.
  7. Transfer the cranberry sauce to a serving dish or airtight container.
  8. Serve the sauce chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

This cranberry sauce can be made up to a week in advance and stored in the refrigerator.