Holiday Side Dish (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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Brown Sugar (Light or Dark, Packed): 3/4 cup (150g).
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Vanilla Extract: 1/2 teaspoon.
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Cranberries (Washed): 12 oz bag.
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Orange Juice (Freshly Squeezed): 1/4 cup (60ml), about half an orange.
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Orange Zest: 1 teaspoon.
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Water: 3/4 cup (150g).
# Instructions:
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Begin by zesting the orange, then cut it for juicing. You'll need about 1/4 cup from half the orange. Use the other half if more juice is necessary.
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Clean the cranberries thoroughly. Set aside 1/2 cup to mix in later for texture.
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Add the remaining cranberries, water, orange juice, and brown sugar into a medium pot over medium heat. Stir now and then while letting it heat up and start to bubble.
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Turn the heat to low-medium once bubbling. Stir every few minutes and cook until the cranberries pop and the sauce becomes thicker. This should take about 15 minutes.
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Take the pan off the heat. Stir in the orange zest, vanilla extract, and the 1/2 cup of cranberries you set aside earlier. It’ll thicken more as it cools.
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You can enjoy the sauce either warm or at room temp. Keep any leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 5 days.
# Notes:
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This simple cranberry sauce has bright notes of orange and vanilla, making it a tasty side for any festive meal.
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You can make it ahead of time and chill it in the fridge, making it super handy for entertaining.
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Adding the whole cranberries at the end gives it a fresh texture and bite.