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Cranberry Sauce with Orange and Cinnamon

Cranberry sauce with orange and cinnamon simmers on the stovetop until most of the berries burst and the sauce thickens. Orange zest and juice add bright citrus flavor, while a cinnamon stick brings warm spice.
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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: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup water
  • 1 orange medium, zested and juiced
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 bag (12 oz) cranberries fresh, rinsed and picked over

Method
 

  1. Combine the sugar, water, orange zest and juice, cinnamon stick, and cranberries in a 2-quart saucepan.
  2. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  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 cinnamon stick and let the sauce cool in the saucepan for 30 minutes.
  5. Transfer the sauce to a covered container and refrigerate until chilled.

Notes

For a thicker sauce, let it simmer until most of the berries have burst and the sauce has thickened. Refrigerate in a covered container for up to 5 days; freezer: yes. The sauce is naturally vegan and gluten-free, so no dietary swap is needed.