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Homemade Classic Christmas Cranberry Sauce Recipe

Classic Christmas Cranberry Sauce made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 12 ounces fresh cranberries
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Zest of 1 orange

Method
 

  1. Rinse cranberries and remove stems
  2. Combine ingredients in a saucepan
  3. Cook the mixture over medium heat
  4. Simmer until cranberries burst
  5. Cool the sauce
  6. Serve or refrigerate