Ina Garten Make Ahead Cranberry Sauce
A warm holiday table feels special with bright flavors. The Ina Garten Make Ahead Cranberry Sauce Recipe is one of the easiest and tastiest dishes for Thanksgiving or Christmas.
Ingredients
- 12 oz fresh cranberries
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 1 cinnamon stick optional
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
Wash the cranberries
- Rinse them well. Remove soft or bruised ones.
Heat the orange juice
- Pour into a saucepan. Add sugar and stir.
Add cranberries
- Add washed cranberries to the hot mixture.
Cook until berries pop
- Heat on medium flame. Berries will burst and thicken.
Add zest and cinnamon
- Mix orange zest and a stick of cinnamon. Stir slowly.
Cool and store
- Let it cool. Store in a jar. Keep in the refrigerator for days.
Notes
- Use fresh cranberries for the best flavor.
- Add more sugar if you love extra sweetness.
- Chill overnight for richer taste.
- Remove cinnamon stick before storing.