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Homemade Cranberry Sauce

Homemade Cranberry Sauce

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Nothing beats the vibrant tang and sweet-tart balance of homemade cranberry sauce, a holiday staple that’s as easy as it is delicious. Its glossy texture and bright flavor elevate everything from turkey to desserts, making it a must-have on your table.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Natural Release 15 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Course Dips, Dressings, Sauces, Seasonings
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 68 kcal

Equipment

  • Instant Pot
  • Saucepan

Ingredients
  

  • 16 ounces fresh cranberries
  • 1 cup 100% orange juice
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • zest from 1 orange
  • 2 Tablespoons pure maple syrup

Instructions
 

  • Add all the ingredients to the inside of the Instant Pot and mix together.
  • Place the lid on top and lock into place. Turn the valve to SEALING. Select MANUAL (or Pressure Cook). Set the time for 7 minutes.
  • When cooking ends, do a NATURAL RELEASE of the pressure (will take 10-15 minutes).
  • Remove the lid.
  • Spoon the sauce into a bowl and chill until ready to serve. The sauce will continue to thicken up as it cools.
  • In a saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar and orange juice and whisk together until sugar is dissolved.
  • Stir in cranberries and cook for about 10 minutes, or until they begin to pop.
  • Remove from heat and transfer to a bowl. Sauce will thicken as it cools.

Nutrition

Calories: 68kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 81mgFiber: 2gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 64IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 11mgIron: 1mg
Keyword cranberry, homemade, recipe, Sauce, thanksgiving
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