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Simple, Stunning Cranberry Sauce

This is Thanksgiving's easiest, but most underappreciated recipe. A good cranberry sauce is the staple of any table, and this recipe gives you a balanced, jammy, vibrant sauce in just ten minutes.
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Servings: 6

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup granulated sugar, 200 grams
  • 1 cup orange juice, 240 grams
  • 12 ounces fresh cranberries, about 3 to 4 cups
  • 1/8 teaspoon each of ground nutmeg and clove
  • Orange zest, optional, for serving

Instructions 

  1. Add the sugar and orange juice to a shallow sauté pan or skillet. Mix to combine.
  2. Place the pan over medium-low heat and add the cranberries. Stirring occasionally, allow this mixture to come to a low simmer. The cranberries will begin to pop and break down at this point, so be careful!
  3. Add in the nutmeg and clove and stir. Allow the cranberries to continue to simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until they have all broken down and are starting to reach a jammy consistency.
  4. When you can swipe a spatula across the pan and clearly see the bottom of the pan for a few seconds, the sauce is at the right consistency (it will continue to gel as it sits). Remove it from the pan and either use it right away or store in the fridge for later use!

Notes

Note: This will keep well in the fridge for up to 7 days. It will freeze well for up to 6 months. To thaw, just move it from the freezer to the fridge and let it sit 24 hours. 
Serving: 0.25 cupCalories: 179kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 1g