Homemade Cranberry Sauce

side shot of a spoon inside of a bowl filled with cranberry sauce and garnished with rosemary sprig plus orange slices

5 from 6 votes

A sweet and sharp combination of fresh cranberries, orange juice, sugar, and vanilla make this Perfect Homemade Cranberry Sauce a mouthwatering holiday classic!

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Resting Time20

Total Time40

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: christmas side dishes, how to make cranberry sauce, vegetarian thanksgiving side dishes

Servings:

Author: Katerina | Easy Weeknight Recipes

Ingredients

1 bag (12 ounces) fresh cranberries
½ cup light brown sugar
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice, about 4 oranges, total
½ cup water
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon orange zest

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a 3-quart saucepan.
Set the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low and continue to simmer for about 12 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until all cranberries have burst and sauce has slightly thickened.
Remove from heat and let cool for 20 minutes.
Serve right away, or transfer the prepared cranberry sauce to an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use.

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