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Homemade cranberry sauce in a white bowl with a spoon.

Homemade Cranberry Sauce

Mary
Making your own homemade cranberry sauce is easy with this recipe. This holiday side is delicious and guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 35 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 144 kcal

Equipment

  • Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls (Set of 6) Stainless Steel Mixing Bowl Set - Easy To Clean, Nesting Bowls for Space Saving Storage, Great for Cooking, Baking, Prepping

Ingredients
  

  • 12 ounces fresh cranberries
  • ½ cup water
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ tablespoon orange zest
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water

Instructions
 

  • Spray the bowl of the slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray or use crockpot liners.
  • Add the cranberries, water, sugar, brown sugar, orange zest, and cinnamon. Stir to combine.
  • Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • When the cooking time is up, stir in the cornstarch and water mixture.
  • Place the lid back on the slow cooker and set it to cook on high for 30 minutes, until the sauce has thickened.
  • Enjoy with your holiday dinner. 

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Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 144kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 1gSodium: 6mgFiber: 6gSugar: 26g
Keyword Christmas, cranberries, fall, holiday, thanksgiving, thanksgiving side dish, winter
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