Ina Garten Make Ahead Cranberry Sauce Recipe
If you want a simple and tasty sauce for your holiday meal, this Ina Garten make ahead cranberry sauce recipe is perfect.
Ingredients
- 12 oz fresh cranberries
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract optional
Instructions
Rinse the Cranberries
- Rinse cranberries in cold water and remove any soft ones.
Mix Sugar and Juice
- In a saucepan, add sugar and orange juice. Heat until sugar dissolves.
Add Cranberries
- Add cranberries and cinnamon stick. Stir gently.
Simmer the Sauce
- Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer.
Cook Until Burst
- Cook until cranberries burst and sauce thickens.
Add Zest and Salt
- Stir in orange zest and salt. Mix well.
Cool the Sauce
- Let sauce cool at room temperature for 30 minutes.
Chill in Fridge
- Transfer to a container and chill for at least 4 hours.
Add Vanilla (Optional)
- Stir in vanilla right before serving for extra flavor.
Notes
- Use fresh cranberries for best taste.
- Don’t overcook, or it becomes too thick.
- Stir often to prevent burning.
- Let it cool before refrigerating.
- Make it 1–2 days ahead for deeper flavor.