Homemade Cranberry Sauce

Make It Now Cooking Directions

These directions are for cooking this recipe to serve immediately and NOT to freeze for later.

1. In a medium saucepan, boil water, zests, sugar and extract until sugar has dissolved.
2. Then add the cranberries and bring back to a boil.
3. Let boil for 3 minutes, then reduce to a low simmer and let cook uncovered for about 15 minutes.
4. You can leave it chunky or use an immersion blender to blend it smooth.
5. Remove from heat and let sit until cool.

Freeze For Later Cooking Directions

These directions help you cook or prepare this meal PRIOR to being frozen for serving later (see Serving Day Directions when you are ready to prepare it to eat).

Why would I want to freeze this?

1. In a medium saucepan, boil water, zests, sugar and extract until sugar has dissolved.
2. Then add the cranberries and bring back to a boil.
3. Let boil for 3 minutes, then reduce to a low simmer and let cook uncovered for about 15 minutes.
4. You can leave it chunky or use an immersion blender to blend it smooth.
5. Remove from heat and let sit until cool.
6. Divide into indicated number of freezer bags, label and freeze.

Make From Frozen Serving Day Directions

These directions help you cook or reheat this meal AFTER it's been frozen for when you are ready to eat it.

1. Thaw: In fridge
2. Serve warm or cool, as desired.