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Fresh Whole Cranberry Sauce
Nothing compares to fresh cranberry sauce with Thanksgiving dinner. Make yours ahead and enjoy with the feast.
Course
Side Dish
Cuisine
American
Prep Time
5
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
10
minutes
minutes
Total Time
15
minutes
minutes
Servings
2
Author
Allie Taylor
Ingredients
1
cup
water
2/3
cup
sugar
12
ounce
package fresh cranberries
Optional: 2 tablespoons orange zest
Optional: 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Instructions
Sort and rinse cranberries, discarding bruised or soft ones.
Remove all stems.
Boil sugar and water in a saucepan.
Add cranberries, cook at a low boil for 8-10 minutes.
Pour into serving bowl, cover and cool.
For orange cranberry sauce, mix in 2 tablespoons of orange zest.
For almond cranberry sauce, mix in 1/2 teaspoon almond extract.
Notes
Make up to two days ahead.