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Homemade Fresh Cranberry Sauce

This cranberry sauce recipe makes a sweet and tart cranberry sauce that everyone will love. Cinnamon and oranges add extra flavor and a festive spirit. It can be made ahead and refrigerated or frozen for later.

5 Ingredients!

1-Orange zest 2-Orange juice 3-Brown sugar 4-Cinnamon stick 5-Fresh cranberries

How long can  cranberry sauce last in the fridge? It can last for 10-14 days in the refrigerator, so it's perfect to make ahead of time. 

Can you freeze cranberry sauce? Yes! It tastes best if used within a few months. To thaw, pull it out of the freezer and thaw in the fridge for about 2-3 days before the day you plan to use it.

Dissolve the sugar in the juice. Heat orange zest, juice, brown sugar, and cinnamon stick over in a saucepan until sugar dissolves.

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Add and simmer the cranberries Add in cranberries and simmer for about 15 minutes or until most of the cranberries have popped and sauce is thickened.

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Cool and serve or store for later. Keep in the fridge for up to 14 days.

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Leftovers? Try this Spicy Cranberry Shrimp recipe using leftover cranberry sauce!

Hi, I'm Melissa! I'm a Registered Dietitian and Food Blogger behind this recipe.

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