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Best Ever Cranberry Sauce

Melissa
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Sauces
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings (approx)

Ingredients
  

  • zest of 1 large orange
  • ¼ cup orange juice
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 bag fresh cranberries (12 oz.)

Instructions
 

  • Heat orange zest, juice, brown sugar, and cinnamon stick over medium-high heat in a saucepan until sugar dissolves.
  • Add in cranberries and simmer for about 15 minutes or until most of the cranberries have popped and sauce is thickened. Cool and serve or keep in the fridge for up to 14 days.
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Nutrition

Calories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 0.3gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.03gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 9mgPotassium: 92mgFiber: 2gSugar: 29gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 0.4mg
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