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Take the stress out of the holidays and prepare easy make-ahead cranberry sauce days before Thanksgiving dinner in 15 minutes with just 3 ingredients. | aheadofthyme.com

Easy Make-Ahead Cranberry Sauce


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  • Author: Sam | Ahead of Thyme
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 1 + 1/4 cup sauce
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

Take the stress out of the holidays and prepare easy make-ahead cranberry sauce days before the big holiday dinner.


Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 8 oz. cranberries, fresh or frozen
  • pinch of cinnamon (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, pour in the orange juice and add sugar. Cook on high until the mixture boils. Stir to dissolve the sugar.
  2. Add the cranberries and bring mixture back to a boil. Turn the heat down to low and simmer for 10 minutes, until the most of the cranberries burst.
  3. Once the cranberries have burst, add a pinch of cinnamon (optional).
  4. Remove from heat and mash with the back of a spoon until desired consistency is reached.
  5. Let mixture cool at room temperature. Then, transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate overnight.

Notes

How to store: Store cranberry sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.

How to freeze: Store cranberry sauce in an airtight container or freezer back and store in the freezer for up to 3 months.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Sauce
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American