easy instant pot cranberry sauce

1 Pinch
Grand Prairie, TX
Updated on Nov 10, 2018

You can also freeze this cranberry sauce for up to 1 month.

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prep time 15 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Pressure Cooker/Instant Pot
yield 20 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 24 ounces fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 - wide strips orange zest
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 - cinnamon stick
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons orange-flavored liquer (grand marnier)
  • pinch ground pepper

How To Make easy instant pot cranberry sauce

  • Step 1
    Combine cranberries, sugar, orange zest, orange juice, water, cinnamon stick and salt in the instant pot. secure lid and close the pressure release valve.
  • Step 2
    Select "Manual" and adjust the time to 6 minutes. Cook. When time is over, press "Cancel" and let the instant pot release naturally, about 10 minutes. Carefully turn vent to release any extra pressure that still might be in there. Remove the lid.
  • Step 3
    Select "Sauté" and adjust to "Less". Stir in the orange-flavored liqueur and pepper. Cook and mash the cranberries a little. Cook until the sauce reaches the desired consistency.
  • Step 4
    Let cool completely at room temperature. Serve immediately or store in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Note that the cranberry sauce will continue to thicken as it cools.

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