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Make Ahead Cranberry Sauce (3 Ingredients)

Learn how to make homemade Thanksgiving cranberry sauce with only 3 ingredients. This recipe is made with fresh or frozen cranberries and can be made ahead of time (up to 6 days before Thanksgiving).

Here's what you'll need...

You'll Need:

– 12 ounces fresh or frozen cranberries – 1 cup granulated sugar – 1 tablespoon freshly grated orange peel – juice of 4 oranges (about ¾ cup) – 1/2 cup water

Instructions:

Add cranberries, sugar, orange peel, orange juice, and water to a large saucepan.

Instructions:

Cook over medium heat, stirring often. Reduce the heat as needed to avoid scorching until cranberries begin to burst and a dark red, syrupy juice forms. Continue to cook until the cranberry sauce reduces and thickens, about 25 minutes. The cranberry sauce will continue to thicken slightly as it cools.

Instructions:

Allow cranberry sauce to cool to room temperature, then transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 6 days.

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