Ingredients
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup water
- 12 oz fresh cranberries
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 cinnamon stick optional
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine granulated sugar, orange juice, and water. Stir over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved.
- Add the fresh cranberries, a pinch of salt, and a cinnamon stick (optional) to the saucepan. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Cook the cranberries for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the cranberry sauce to cool. It will continue to thicken as it cools.
- Transfer the cranberry sauce to a serving dish and refrigerate until ready to serve. It can be prepared up to 3 days in advance.
