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The Best Cranberry Sauce!

The perfect mix of sweet and tart to complement your holiday dressing, stuffing, and turkey. Fresh fruit and bright flavors combine for the ideal cranberry sauce!
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces fresh cranberries
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 TBS brown sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 1/2 cup pineapple juice

Optional:

  • 1 tsp bourbon
  • Orange zest

Instructions

  1. Rinse and drain the cranberries
  2. Discard any damaged or rotten berries
  3. In a saucepan, whisk the sugar, cinnamon, salt, and juices together well.
  4. Bring to a boil while stirring
  5. Add the cranberries
  6. Return to a boil
  7. Lower the heat
  8. Simmer for 10 mins; stir occasionally
  9. Remove from the heat
  10. Optional: stir in the bourbon and orange zest
  11. Allow sauce to cool at room temperature
  12. Refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving
  13. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Notes:
Sauce can be refrigerated for up to one week in an air tight container.