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Cranberry Sauce with Orange and Cinnamon

Cranberry sauce with orange and cinnamon simmers fresh cranberries with citrus and warm spice until most of the berries burst and the sauce thickens. Let it cool for at least 30 minutes for an even thicker texture.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 124
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup water
  • 0.5 cup orange juice
  • 1 tsp orange zest finely grated
  • 0.25 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 bag (12 oz) fresh cranberries picked over and rinsed

Equipment

  • 1 2-quart saucepan

Method
 

  1. Combine the sugar, water, orange juice, orange zest, and cinnamon in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
  2. Add the cranberries and bring the mixture to a boil.
  3. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until most of the berries have burst and the sauce has thickened.
  4. Remove the saucepan from the heat.
  5. Let the sauce cool for at least 30 minutes; it will thicken further as it cools.

Notes

For a refined-sugar-free variation, use maple syrup in place of the granulated sugar. Refrigerate in a covered container for up to 5 days; freezing is suitable.