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Cranberry Sauce

Homemade Cranberry Sauce - Just 5 Ingredients

An easy, delicious, homemade cranberry sauce. 15 minutes of work and 5 ingredients and you have a stunning, elegant, and fabulous side dish for the holidays.
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Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Condiment, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 12 oz. bags fresh cranberries
  • 2 oranges, juiced and zested
  • 1 cup honey (or substitute sugar if vegan)*
  • 2 shallots, minced
  • 1/2 cup dry sherry
  • 1 cup water
  • olive oil spray or additional water for cooking onion

Method
 

  1. Heat a large saucpan over medium heat. Add a bit of water or lightly spray with olive oil.
  2. Add minced shallots and cook 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add cranberries, honey, water, sherry, orange juice, and zest. Stir to combine.
  4. Bring to a low simmer and cook for approximately 10 minutes until cranberries pop. (Cooking cranberries too long will make them taste bitter). Taste and add more honey or sugar if desired.
  5. Remove pot from heat and allow to cool. The sauce will thicken as it cools. Once cool, store in refrigerator.
  6. Serve with your favorite holiday dishes. Leftovers are excellent on toast, muffins, or oatmeal.

Notes

*This cranberry sauce is not very sweet. If desired, add more honey or sugar for a sweeter version.