Ina Garten Cranberry Sauce Recipe
Are you ready for the best side dish? This Ina Garten Cranberry Sauce Recipe is perfect. You will love this Ina Garten Cranberry Sauce Recipe. It is easy and fast to make.
Equipment
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Medium saucepan
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Wooden Spoon
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Citrus Zester
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Measuring cups
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Colander
Ingredients
- 12 oz CRANBERRIES
- 1 cup SUGAR
- 1/2 cup ORANGE JUICE
- 1 tbsp ORANGE ZEST
- 1/4 cup WATER
Instructions
Step 1:
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Wash your fresh berries in the colander first. Remove any berries that look soft or brown. Rinse them well with cool water.
Step 2:
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Place the berries into your medium saucepan now. Do not turn the heat on yet. Make sure the pot is clean.
Step 3:
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Add your sugar and orange juice next. Pour in the water very slowly. Stir everything together with your wooden spoon.
Step 4:
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Turn your stove to a medium heat setting. Watch the pot as it starts to warm. The sugar will start to melt soon.
Step 5:
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Bring the liquid to a gentle boil. You will hear the berries start to pop. This is a very fun sound.
Step 6:
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Reduce the heat to a low simmer. Let it cook for ten more minutes. Stir it every few minutes.
Step 7:
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Take the saucepan off the hot burner. Add the fresh orange zest right now. Stir it in to release the oils.
Step 8:
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Let the sauce cool to room temperature. It will get thicker as it sits. Pour it into a serving bowl.
Notes
- Use fresh berries for the best texture.
- Do not overcook the berries or they mush.
- The sauce thickens a lot while it cools.
- Add a pinch of salt for more depth.
- Zest the orange before you juice it.
- This recipe scales up very easily for crowds.
- Try adding a cinnamon stick for extra warmth.
- The sauce stays fresh for over a week.
- Serve it cold or at room temperature.
- Always use a zester for fine orange bits.