How to Make Thanksgiving Cranberry Sauce

Instructions

• 1

  Open up the 12 ounce package of cranberries and rinse the fruit well under running water, while discarding any bruised fruit.
• 2

  Combine ¾ cup of water and ¼ cup of orange juice in a heavy sauce pan, and add one and a half cup of brown sugar to it.
• 3

  Bring this mixture to boil over medium-high heat.
• 4

  Meanwhile add freshly grounded ginger, freshly grated nutmeg, cinnamon powder and a pinch of salt.
• 5

  Once the mixture starts boiling reduce the heat and add washed cranberries. Allow the fruit to simmer in the liquid, while stirring occasionally. Do bring the mixture to hard boil.
• 6

  Cook the cranberries in the sugar mixture for 12 to 15 minutes, or until they begin to pop up and the sauce thickens.
• 7

  Remove the pot from the stove once most of the cranberries have popped up.
• 8

  Allow the sauce to chill in the fridge for a few hours before serving. If you don't have time to chill the sauce in the refrigerator, bring it to room temperature before serving.