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Homemade Cranberry Sauce

Carolyn
Homemade cranberry sauce is SO simple and worlds better than the can! It's perfectly sweet and tangy with hints of orange and apple.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 14 minutes
Course sauce, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 114 kcal

Equipment

  • medium saucepan

Ingredients
  

  • 12 ounce bag of fresh cranberries
  • 1 navel orange, juiced (about ⅓ cup)
  • zest of navel orange
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • ¾ cup apple cider

Instructions
 

  • In a medium saucepan, combine the cranberries, orange zest, orange juice, apple cider, and sugar. Stir to combine.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Let the mixture boil for 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove the cranberry sauce from the heat and let cool. Transfer to an airtight container and chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours.

Nutrition

Calories: 114kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 0.4gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.04gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 93mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 69IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 13mgIron: 0.2mg
Keyword cranberry sauce
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