This easy Instant Pot cranberry sauce recipe is the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving or Christmas meal. Made with fresh cranberries in a tangy and sweet syrup, it's a delicious side dish that can be prepared in just a few minutes using your Instant Pot. Serve it alongside turkey, ham, or even as a topping for desserts like cheesecake or ice cream. This recipe is a must-try for cranberry lovers!
Ingredients
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Directions
- Rinse the cranberries well and discard any stems or damaged berries.
- In the Instant Pot, combine the cranberries, sugar, orange juice, orange zest, cinnamon stick, and ground cloves.
- Place the lid on the Instant Pot and set the valve to the sealing position.
- Select the 'Manual' or 'Pressure Cook' mode and set the timer for 3 minutes.
- Once the cooking time is complete, allow the pressure to release naturally for 5 minutes, then carefully quick release the remaining pressure.
- Remove the lid and give the cranberry sauce a stir. It will thicken as it cools.
- Taste and adjust the sweetness if desired by adding more sugar.
- Transfer the cranberry sauce to a serving dish and let it cool to room temperature before refrigerating.
- The cranberry sauce can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
