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Homemade Cranberry Sauce Recipe with Orange Zest

Learn how using fresh cranberries with orange zest makes a delicious homemade holiday side dish that goes perfectly with turkey and stuffing.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Additional Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Course Side Dish Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 4 cups
Calories 83 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz bag fresh cranberries
  • 1.5 cups water
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh orange zest
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground clove

Instructions
 

  • Rinse cranberries. Pick over and throw away any unsightly berries.
  • In a large pot heat water, sugar, cinnamon, and cloves over medium heat.
  • Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Add orange zest and reduce heat.
  • Add berries and simmer for about 5 minutes or until the skin pops and the berries look translucent.
  • Skim and discard any foam.
  • Transfer to a serving bowl and refrigerate to chill for 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 83kcalCarbohydrates: 22gSodium: 2mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20g

Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. This information comes from online calculators. Although attempts have been made to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.

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