Make-Ahead Cranberry Sauce For A Crowd
Tips and FAQs for Making the Perfect Make-Ahead Cranberry Sauce
Servings: 10 people
Ingredients
- 24 oz cranberries
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp ginger
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the frozen and fresh cranberries, water, orange juice, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook the cranberry mixture until the sugar has dissolved, stirring occasionally.
- Add the orange zest, lemon zest, grated ginger, and apple chunks (if using) to the saucepan, and stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the cranberries have burst and the sauce has thickened.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the cranberry sauce cool to room temperature. The sauce will continue to thicken as it cools.
- Transfer the sauce to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the flavors to meld. This homemade cranberry sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.