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A close-up of a spoon lifting chunky, ruby-red Grandma’s Cranberry Sauce, garnished with orange zest, against a blurred background of a full bowl.

Grandma's Cranberry Sauce: An Easy 15-Minute Recipe

This easy 15-minute recipe for Grandma's Cranberry Sauce delivers a delicious and vibrant side dish perfect for any meal. Made with fresh cranberries, orange juice, and a hint of cinnamon, it's simple to prepare and can be made in advance.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 100 kcal

Equipment

  • large saucepan
  • potato peel or paring knife

Ingredients
  

Cranberry Sauce Ingredients

  • ¾ cup sugar
  • ½ cup orange juice
  • ½ cup water
  • 12 oz fresh cranberries rinsed and picked through
  • pinch salt
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 orange peel just use a potato peel or paring knife

Instructions
 

Cranberry Sauce Instructions

  • In a large saucepan, combine sugar, orange juice, and water over medium heat, stirring until combined.
  • Add cranberries, salt, cinnamon stick, and orange peel to the saucepan.
  • Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently.
  • Continue cooking for about 10 minutes, or until most cranberries have popped.
  • Allow the sauce to cool for at least 30 minutes, then cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

You may leave a handful of berries whole if desired. This sauce can be made up to 3 days in advance.