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Classic Cranberry Sauce

Homemade cranberry sauce is so easy to make but so much better than store-bought!
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time10 mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Canadian
Servings: 6
Calories: 131kcal
Author: Sam Turnbull • It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken

Ingredients

  • 1 12oz bag fresh or frozen cranberries (3 cups)
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 ½ teaspoons lemon zest
  • 1 vanilla bean or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Instructions

  • Add all of the ingredients to a medium sauce pan. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes, until the cranberries have popped and it looks all saucy and delicious. It will be thin, but will thicken as it cools.

Nutrition

Calories: 131kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Sodium: 2mg | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin C: 0.7mg
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