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Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce

Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce is the easiest way to enjoy delicious cranberry sauce from scratch. The sweet and tart combination infused with a hint of orange is bursting with flavor and doesn't miss a beat.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 149 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces cranberries fresh or frozen
  • ½ cup orange juice
  • 2 thin slices orange peel
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • ¾ cup water
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • cinnamon sticks optional for garnish

Instructions

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  1. Place cranberries, orange juice, orange peel slices, water, sugar, and salt in the Instant Pot or pressure cooker.
  2. Place the lid on the Instant and turn the dial on top to pressurize. (turn it toward the top)
  3. Set the timer to Manual - high pressure for 5 minutes
  4. When timer goes off, let the pressure release naturally.
  5. Open and remove the lid and set the Instant Pot to sauté’ mode.
  6. Remove the orange peel strips.
  7. Stir and cook for 5 minutes or until desired thickness.
  8. The sauce will continue to thicken as it cools.
  9. Serve warm or chilled.

Notes

  • You can substitute with white sugar, maple syrup or honey or coconut sugar if desired. When using the orange strips make sure that you remove them before serving as they are for flavor only.
  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 7-10 days
  • Freeze for up to 2 months
  • Double this recipe if desired.
  • Use fresh cranberries that are plump and not wrinkled and soft.

Nutrition Information

Calories 149kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 38g (13%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 108mg (5%) Potassium 142mg (4%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 31g (62%) Vitamin A 87IU (2%) Vitamin C 20mg (22%) Calcium 31mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 149

% Daily Value*

Calories 149kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 38g 13%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 108mg 5%
Potassium 142mg 3%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 31g 62%
Vitamin A 87IU 2%
Vitamin C 20mg 22%
Calcium 31mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.