Ingredients
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- 12 oz (1 bag) frozen cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 cinnamon stick (optional)
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients. You do not need to thaw the frozen cranberries before starting. Simply open the bag and pour them directly into a medium-sized saucepan. Add the sugar, orange juice, water, salt, and the cinnamon stick if you are using one. Stir the mixture briefly to distribute the sugar and liquid evenly.
- Place the saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil while stirring occasionally. Once it reaches a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low. Let the sauce simmer for about 5 to 7 minutes. You will hear the cranberries begin to “pop” as they burst open from the heat. Stir occasionally to prevent the sugar from sticking to the bottom. Once most of the berries have burst and the liquid starts to look syrupy, remove the pan from the heat.
- Stir in the fresh orange zest immediately after removing the pan from the heat for a burst of citrus aroma. Transfer the sauce to a glass bowl or serving dish. The sauce will appear slightly thin at first, but it will thicken significantly as it cools. Let it reach room temperature, then refrigerate until you are ready to serve. Remove the cinnamon stick before placing it on the table.
- Cook Time: 10 minutes