Classic Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipes

3. Quick Cranberry Sauce

Ingredients:

• 12 oz. bag cranberries, fresh or frozen
• 1 cup of sugar
• 1 strip lemon or orange zest
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Empty bag of cranberries into a saucepan, transferring ½ cup into a small bowl.
2. Add sugar, zest, and 2 tbsp water to the pan and cook on low heat for about 10 minutes, occasionally stirring until the cranberries are soft and the sugar dissolves.
3. Reduce heat, and stir in the reserved cranberries. Add sugar, salt, and pepper as needed.
4. Allow sauce to cool to room temperature before serving.