simple cranberry sauce

Detroit, MI
Updated on Nov 21, 2014

This makes a simple cranberry sauce. Its very easy to make. You can add pecan halves and/or Mandarin oranges if desired.

prep time 5 Min
cook time 5 Min
method Stove Top
yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 package (12 oz.) fresh cranberries
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice or water
  • - peel of 1 orange

How To Make simple cranberry sauce

  • Step 1
    Place the cranberries in a colander and rinse them. Pick out and discard any damaged or bruised cranberries.
  • Step 2
    Put the water and sugar and orange peel in a medium saucepan on high heat and bring to a boil. Stir to dissolve the sugar.
  • Step 3
    Add the cranberries to the pot and return to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes or until most of the cranberries have burst.
  • Step 4
    Remove the pot from heat. Let cool completely at room temperature, remove the orange peel then transfer to a bowl to chill in the refrigerator. Note that the cranberry sauce will continue to thicken as it cools.

Discover More

Category: Fruit Sides
Category: Fruit Salads
Category: Fruit Sauces
Keyword: #Christmas
Keyword: #holiday
Keyword: #Cranberry
Ingredient: Fruit
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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