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    New England Cranberry Sauce

    Fresh cranberries simmered with sugar and orange zest into a tart-sweet sauce, a Thanksgiving table essential.

    ⏱ 5 minPrep time
    🔥 15 minCook time
    🍽 8Servings
    🏷 New England KitchenCategory
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    Fresh cranberries simmered with sugar and orange zest into a tart-sweet sauce, a Thanksgiving table essential.

    From the bogs of Massachusetts

    Made in minutes from the region’s native fruit, this glossy sauce beats anything from a can — tart, bright, and faintly orange.

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    Step by stepInstructions

    1. Combine the cranberries, sugar, water, orange juice, and salt in a saucepan.
    2. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce and simmer 10-12 minutes until most berries pop.
    3. Stir in the orange zest and cinnamon, then remove from heat.
    4. Cool completely — the sauce will thicken as it chills. Serve cold or at room temperature.

    💡 Chef tips & storage

    Simmer just until most of the berries pop for the best texture. Make it up to a week ahead — it keeps beautifully in the fridge.

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    Recipe details

    Prep5 min
    Cook15 min
    Servings8
    CategoryNew England Kitchen
    PublishedAugust 16, 2026
    Emily — the cook behind My Comfort Recipes

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    Hi, I'm Emily — the cook behind My Comfort Recipes. Simple, tested comfort food for real weeknights, written down the way grandma would. Pull up a chair. More about me →

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