# Cranberry-Orange Sauce

> A simple homemade cranberry sauce with orange zest and warm cinnamon. Perfect for Thanksgiving or any holiday meal.

**Prep time:** 5 minutes
**Cook time:** 15 minutes
**Total time:** 20 minutes
**Servings:** 8-10
**Storage:** Refrigerates 2 weeks

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## Ingredients

- 1 orange
- 1 pkg (12 oz) fresh cranberries
- 1 cup Wegmans Organic No Pulp Premium Orange Juice
- 2 Empire apples, peeled, cored, 1-inch dice
- 1/4 cup Wegmans White Granulated Sugar
- 1 Wegmans Organic Vietnamese Cinnamon Stick

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## Shopping List

### 🍊 Produce
- [ ] 1 orange (for zest and dicing)
- [ ] 1 pkg (12 oz) fresh cranberries
- [ ] 2 Empire apples

### 🧂 Pantry
- [ ] Orange juice (need 1 cup)
- [ ] White granulated sugar (need 1/4 cup)
- [ ] 1 cinnamon stick

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## Instructions

1. **Prep the orange.** Zest orange; set zest aside. Peel orange; remove white pith. Cut orange into 1-inch dice.

2. **Cook the sauce.** Combine orange, 2 tbsp grated zest, cranberries, orange juice, apple, sugar, and cinnamon stick in saucepan. Cover; cook on MED about 15 min, stirring occasionally.

3. **Finish and serve.** Remove from heat. Discard cinnamon stick. Serve warm or chilled.

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## Serving Ideas

- With roasted turkey or chicken
- On Thanksgiving dinner table
- Over cream cheese with crackers
- Mixed into yogurt or oatmeal
- As a condiment for sandwiches

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## Notes

- Fresh cranberries give the best flavor and texture
- Can be made several days ahead
- The sauce will thicken as it cools
- Adjust sugar to taste based on sweetness preference
- Cinnamon stick adds warm, aromatic flavor
- Empire apples add natural sweetness and texture