1 (12 ounce) bag (about 3 cups) washed cranberries (picked over for rotten or squished cranberries)
zest and juice of 1 orange
¾ cup apple cider
1 cinnamon stick
¼ cup honey
¼ cup brown sugar
Instructions
Pour washed cranberries into a medium-sized pot.
Add the zest of the orange.
Squeeze the orange juice into a measuring cup and then fill the measuring cup to the 1 cup mark with apple cider. You may need more or less than ¾ cup of apple cider depending on the juiciness of your orange.
Pour the orange juice/apple cider into the pot. Add the cinnamon stick, honey and brown sugar.
Bring the cranberry mixture to a low boil over medium heat. You'll hear the cranberries popping. Turn the stove down to low and let the sauce simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Turn the stove off and let the sauce cool completely before serving. The sauce will continue to thicken as it cools.
Store in a covered container in the fridge for up to 10 days. You can also freeze the leftovers.
Notes
If you don't have a cinnamon stick, you can substitute ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon.
Recipe by Sweet Peas and ABCs at https://www.sweetpeasandabcs.com/sweet-citrus-cranberry-sauce/