This Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce recipe is perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. It's sweet, tangy, and bursting with fresh cranberry flavor. Making cranberry sauce in the Instant Pot is quick, easy, and requires minimal effort. Serve this delicious sauce alongside your holiday turkey for a festive touch.
Ingredients
- 12 oz fresh cranberries
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 orange, zest and juice
- 1 cinnamon stick
Directions
- Rinse the cranberries and remove any stems or bad berries.
- Add cranberries, sugar, water, orange zest, orange juice, and cinnamon stick to the Instant Pot.
- Close the lid and set the valve to sealing. Pressure cook on high for 1 minute.
- Once done, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure.
- Remove the cinnamon stick and stir the cranberry sauce. It will thicken as it cools.
- Transfer the cranberry sauce to a serving dish and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Interesting Facts
Cranberries are a good source of vitamin C and fiber.
Cranberry sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
The orange zest adds a bright, citrusy flavor to the cranberry sauce.