Homemade Cranberry Sauce.”

Homemade cranberry sauce is super easy and a must-have for your Holiday dinner!

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A Thanksgiving feast is not complete without cranberry sauce. Homemade cranberry sauce just takes a few ingredients and is so much better than the canned stuff you get at the store. This delicious version will definitely impress your guests.

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Do you like to make one of those sandwiches the day after Thanksgiving? With turkey, stuffing, and cranberries…Yum! Cranberries go perfectly with turkey, like a marriage made in food heaven!

How to make Homemade Cranberry Sauce

• Heat a saucepan on medium-high heat. Add in the sugars, orange zest, orange juice, and water and whisk just until dissolved. About 1-2 minutes.
• Add in the cranberries, stir and add in the cinnamon stick.
• Simmer until the cranberries begin to pop about 10 minutes.
• Use an immersion blender or potato masher to get a smoother texture.
• Reduce heat to low and add Gran Marnier, simmer another 5 minutes to reduce the alcohol.
• Remove from heat and place sauce in a serving bowl. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
• It thickens as it cools.

Can I make cranberry sauce ahead of time?

Yes, this is a perfect side dish to make ahead of the big day. It will store in an airtight container for 7-10 days in the refrigerator. Or you can freeze it for longer.

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