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{My Mom's} Cranberry Sauce

This fresh cranberry sauce is the only one I will really eat. I love that it has that hint of orange!
Cook Time20 minutes
Additional Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 20 minutes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cranberry Sauce, fresh cranberries, how to make cranberry sauce with real cranberries, Mom's recipe, orange, pineapple
Servings: 1
Calories: 127kcal
Author: Michaela Kenkel

Ingredients

  • 12 ounce package of fresh cranberries
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1 8 ounce can of crushed pineapple, juice reserved
  • Orange zest for serving if desired

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, dissolve sugar into the orange and pineapple juices and bring to a boil.
  • Stir in the cranberries and pineapple and bring back to a boil. Cook until the cranberries pop. (About 10 minutes.)
  • Remove from heat and place the sauce in a bowl to cool and thicken for a few hours.
  • Refrigerate. Can top with zested orange for serving if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 127kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Sodium: 16mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 29g