Basic Cranberry Sauce Recipe
Prep Time:
1 hour, 5 minutes
Cook Time:
15 minutes
Servings:
10 Servings
Ingredients
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 (12-ounce) package fresh cranberries, rinsed
  • zest of 1 orange
Directions
  1. In a small pot, combine the sugar and water and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, or until the sugar dissolves.
  2. Add the cranberries to the pot and stir. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes. The cranberries should begin to burst on their own. Using a potato masher or wooden mallet, press down on the cranberries to mash them into a chunky texture.
  3. Remove the cranberries from the stove and add in the orange zest. Stir to combine.
  4. Chill for a minimum of 1 hour so the sauce thickens.
  5. Serve as desired.