OLD SCHOOL CRANBERRY SAUCE/The Perfect Accompaniment For Your Holiday Turkey 🦃 And Dressing

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with fewer calories.

fresh cranberries

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: frozen cranberries

Dried cranberries are more accessible and have a longer shelf life.

Rinse fresh cranberries under cold water and remove any stems or damaged berries.

Pour cranberries into a saucepan.

Add orange juice to the saucepan and shake it up to mix.

Add brown sugar to the saucepan and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally.

Add nutmeg and cinnamon to the mixture, adjusting the amount to taste.

Let the mixture boil for about 15-20 minutes until the cranberries pop.

Add orange zest to the mixture and stir to incorporate the flavor.

Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry and add it to the saucepan to thicken the sauce.

Cook for an additional minute until the sauce reaches the desired consistency.

Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature before serving.

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