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Fresh Cranberry Sauce

A simple homemade recipe for Fresh Cranberry Sauce, with only 5 ingredients and ready in 15 minutes. This perfectly sweetened and slightly tart sauce will be your new go to for holiday meals! 
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Servings: 6
Author: Heather

Ingredients

  • 12 oz fresh cranberries
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ½ cup orange juice
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • In a medium size pot, add all the ingredients and stir together well.
  • Over medium heat bring the sauce to a boil.
  • Once boiling, reduce heat to low and simmer for 10-12 minutes until the sauce has started to thicken and most of the berries have popped.
  • Remove from heat and remove the cinnamon stick.
  • Let the sauce cool completely. It will thicken more as it cools.
  • Serve at room temperature or chill tightly covered in the fridge until ready to serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 90mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 77IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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