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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Thanksgiving
Cuisine American
Servings 9

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water (or orange juice if you want a citrusy twist)
  • 1 12 oz bag fresh or frozen cranberries

Instructions
 

  • In a medium saucepan, bring the sugar and water (or juice) to a boil.
  • Add the cranberries and return to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until most of the berries pop and the sauce thickens.
  • Remove from heat and let cool — it will continue to thicken as it cools.
  • Once it’s glossy and jewel-red, you’ll understand why people go crazy for homemade cranberry sauce.
Keyword easy cranberry sauce recipe, Thanksgiving side dish