This easy cranberry sauce is tangy and sweet with a hint of citrus, perfect for your festive holiday table.
Prep Time1 minutemin
Cook Time10 minutesmins
Total Time11 minutesmins
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: christmas, cranberry sauce, thanksgiving
Servings: 6people
Ingredients
112 oz. bagfresh or frozen cranberries, not dried though
½cupsugar
½cupwater
1orange, zested and juiced
⅛teaspoonvanilla extract
Instructions
Put all ingredients into a medium-sized saucepan on medium heat and stir. Let mixture come to a boil. The cranberries will start to burst open at this point. Let mixture boil for 5 minutes, then reduce to simmer for another 5.
When the juices start to thicken ever so slightly, remove from the heat and let rest for 10 minutes. Serve immediately or let it cool before sticking in the refrigerator until you're ready to use.
Notes
Serve hot immediately or let it cool and place in the refrigerator until you're ready to use. Storing cranberry sauce: This will stay fresh for 3-4 days in an airtight container.