Fresh Cranberry Sauce Recipe
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Ingredients
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Fresh Ingredients
Method
Preparation
Rinse the Cranberries
Begin by rinsing the fresh cranberries under cold water to remove any dirt or debris. Discard any that are soft or damaged.
Combine Ingredients
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the rinsed cranberries, granulated sugar, water, and orange zest.
Cooking
Simmer
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 10-15 minutes. You will notice the cranberries popping and releasing their juices.
Check Consistency
After simmering, check the consistency of the sauce. It should be thick but still pourable. Remove from heat.
Cooling and Serving
Remove from Heat
Take the saucepan off the heat and let the cranberry sauce cool to room temperature.
Store or Serve
Once cooled, you can serve the sauce immediately or transfer it to a container and refrigerate it until ready to serve. The sauce will thicken further as it cools.