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Joanna Gaines Holiday Cranberry Sauce

Joanna Gaines holiday cranberry sauce simmers fresh cranberries with orange juice, orange zest, and a cinnamon stick until most berries burst and the sauce thickens. Chill it for at least 2 hours for a cool, spoonable side with bright citrus and warm spice.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
chilling 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 49
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

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

Equipment

  • 1 3-quart saucepan

Method
 

  1. Combine the sugar, orange juice, and water in a 3-quart saucepan, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
  3. Add the cranberries, orange zest, and cinnamon stick.
  4. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until most of the cranberries have burst and the sauce has thickened.
  5. Remove the cinnamon stick, transfer the sauce to a serving bowl, and let it cool.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

For a thicker sauce, let it cool before chilling. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 7 days; freezer-friendly for up to 2 months. The recipe is naturally vegan, so no dietary swap is needed.