homemade cranberry sauce

5 from 5 votes
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces fresh cranberries
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ½ orange zest + juice
  • 1 cinnamon stick

Instructions

  • Add cranberries to a medium saucepan and cover with water and sugar – stir to combine. Bring mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally, until berries pop.
  • Stir in zest, orange juice, and cinnamon stick, continuing to cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat, let cool.
  • Cranberry sauce may be made 3 days in advance – store chilled and covered in the refrigerator.