Slow-Cooker Cranberry Sauce

Name: Slow-Cooker Cranberry Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 3 h 30 min
Total time: 3 h 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces fresh or frozen cranberries; 1/2 cup orange juice; 1/2 cup water; 1/2 cup maple syrup; 1 teaspoon grated orange zest

Total Time Prep: 10 min. Cook: 3 hours 30 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Free up your stovetop when cooking for the holidays with this flavorful slow-cooker cranberry sauce recipe. This simple but classic recipe can be made with fresh or frozen cranberries.

Ingredients

12 ounces fresh or frozen cranberries
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon grated orange zest

Directions

Place all ingredients in a slow cooker; stir to combine. Cover; cook on high 3 hours, stirring once per hour.
Remove the lid; stir. Continue cooking, uncovered, until thickened, about 30 minutes.
Serve warm or chilled. If serving chilled, let slightly cool; transfer to an airtight container. Store in refrigerator until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 157 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 7mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (31g sugars, 3g fiber), 1g protein.

If you want to free up some stovetop space this Thanksgiving, this slow-cooker cranberry sauce recipe will be your new best friend. —Susan Bronson, Rhinelander, Wisconsin

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