Quick & Easy Homemade Cranberry Sauce

Simple, classic and so delicious, you'll love this easy cranberry sauce recipe! Made with fresh or frozen cranberries.

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Heat 1 cup of water and 1 cup of sugar over medium/ medium-high heat.

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Once the sugar is dissolved, add 12 oz fresh or frozen cranberries.

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Reduce the heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes. The berries will start popping, push them against the sides of the pan to help them pop.

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Once most of the berries have popped, remove from heat. Serve warm or make ahead and store in the refrigerator.

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"This cranberry sauce is the absolute best cranberry sauce of my life! So easy to make and so yummy!"

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Quick & Easy Homemade Cranberry Sauce

Simple, classic and so delicious, you'll love this easy cranberry sauce recipe! Made with fresh or frozen cranberries.

Make in less than 20 minutes!

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Follow These Easy-To-Follow Instructions for success!

Heat 1 cup of water and 1 cup of sugar over medium/ medium-high heat.

Once the sugar is dissolved, add 12 oz fresh or frozen cranberries.

Reduce the heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes. The berries will start popping, push them against the sides of the pan to help them pop.

Once most of the berries have popped, remove from heat. Serve warm or make ahead and store in the refrigerator.

"This cranberry sauce is the absolute best cranberry sauce of my life! So easy to make and so yummy!"

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