While canned cranberry sauce gives many of us nostalgic memories of the Thanksgivings of our childhood, this homemade version is simple, full of bright and tangy flavor and is sure to create new memories for the future. Even better, make it a day in advance to allow the sauce time to chill and to leave you a bit more time to spend enjoying the warmth of the holiday.
Ingredients
- 5 cups cranberries, fresh or frozen
- Zest and juice of 2 large oranges
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cinnamon stick (or 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon)
Preparation
In a medium saucepan, add the cranberries, orange zest and juice, sugar and cinnamon. Stir to combine.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, stirring frequently, until thickened, about 20–25 minutes.
Let cool, then refrigerate until ready to enjoy. Remove the cinnamon stick before serving.
