Easy Cranberry Sauce (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 cup granulated sugar or 3/4 cup honey or maple syrup, plus more to taste
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3/4 cup filtered water
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12 oz fresh or frozen cranberries
# Instructions:
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In a large saucepan, combine sugar (or maple syrup or honey) and water. Set over medium heat and stir to dissolve the sugar.
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Add cranberries and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens, about 12-15 minutes.
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Add more maple syrup, honey, or sugar to taste if needed, then remove from heat and cool sauce to room temperature before serving.
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Add 2 wide strips of lemon zest plus 1 tablespoon lemon juice or 2 wide strips of orange zest plus 1/4 cup orange juice, or 1/2 cup dried cherries, or 1/2 cinnamon stick at the start of cooking if desired.
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Once the cranberry sauce has cooled to room temperature, transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 3 months in a freezer-safe container.
# Notes:
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If using a liquid sweetener like honey or maple syrup, you can combine all ingredients in the saucepan at once and bring to a boil.