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EASY HOMEMADE CRANBERRY SAUCE

Easy homemade cranberry sauce, tart and sweet, perfect for serving on Thanksgiving and all your other holidays!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 16 ounces fresh or frozen cranberries
  • ⅓ cup water
  • ⅓ cup sugar plus more if needed
  • the zest of one lemon or orange

Instructions
 

  • Set aside a ½ cup of the cranberries.
  • Add the remaining cranberries and the rest of the ingredients to a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  • Bring to a slow simmer and cook about 10 minutes, stirring often.
  • Taste and add more sugar if desired and the cranberries you set aside earlier.
  • Simmer another 10 minutes, stirring often.
  • Store in the refrigerator. It should last a few weeks - discard if it smells funny or you see mold.

Notes

Approximate Nutrition Information

Per serving (based on 8 servings):
  • Calories: 70
  • Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Protein: 0g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Note: Nutrition values are approximate and can vary based on specific ingredients used.

Nutrition

Serving: 1grams
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