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homemade cranberry sauce
Side Dish

Homemade Cranberry sauce

Skip the store bought and serve this fresh and flavorful Homemade Cranberry Sauce for Thanksgiving. It's quick and easy and so delicious!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Makes: 2.5 cups

Ingredients

  • 12 oz fresh cranberries, rinsed
  • 3/4 cup granulated white sugar
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary
  • 2 teaspoons orange zest
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons grand marnier, optional
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Mix the ingredients. Combine the cranberries, sugar, orange juice, zest, cinnamon stick, grand marnier, and water in a small saucepan and stir well.
  • Simmer. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Discard the rosemary. Even if the sauce looks thin, it'll thicken up in the fridge. If you like a very thick cranberry sauce, simmer a little longer.
  • Cool and refrigerate. Let the cranberry sauce cool to room temperature, then transfer to an airtight container in the fridge for 2 hours before serving. The cranberry sauce can be made several days in advance and stored in the fridge.