Forget everything you know about boring, store-bought cranberry sauce! This Pressure Cooker Orange Cranberry Sauce is about to revolutionize your holiday table and transform a classic side dish into a culinary masterpiece. In just 25 minutes, you'll create a vibrant, tangy-sweet sauce that will have your guests begging for the recipe. Imagine a cranberry sauce so fresh, so flavorful, and so ridiculously easy to make that it will become your new holiday tradition.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 12 oz fresh cranberries
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Rinse the fresh cranberries thoroughly under cool running water, removing any stems or damaged berries.
- Add all ingredients into the pressure cooker: fresh cranberries, orange juice, sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt. Stir gently to combine and ensure ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Close the pressure cooker lid securely and set the valve to the sealed/pressure cooking position.
- Set the pressure cooker to high pressure and cook for 3-4 minutes. The cranberries will burst and create a vibrant, thick sauce during this time.
- Once cooking is complete, allow for a natural pressure release for 5 minutes, then carefully perform a quick release to let remaining pressure escape.
- Open the lid and stir the sauce, which will continue to thicken as it cools. The consistency should be slightly runny but not watery.
- Transfer the cranberry sauce to a serving bowl or storage container. Let it cool to room temperature, then refrigerate.
- The sauce can be served chilled or at room temperature and will keep in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
Tips
- Choose Fresh Cranberries: Always opt for firm, bright red cranberries without any soft or brown spots for the best flavor and texture.
- Don't Overmix: When combining ingredients, stir gently to prevent breaking down the cranberries too much before cooking.
- Precise Cooking Time: 3-4 minutes is the sweet spot - any longer and your sauce might become too mushy.
- Natural Release Matters: The 5-minute natural pressure release helps the sauce continue cooking and thickening without overcooking.
- Customize Your Flavor: Experiment by adding a splash of Grand Marnier, some orange zest, or a pinch of nutmeg for extra complexity.
- Make Ahead Friendly: This sauce actually tastes better after a day in the refrigerator, allowing flavors to meld together.
- Storage Tip: Store in an airtight container and it will keep perfectly for up to a week, making holiday meal prep a breeze!
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 180kcal
Carbohydrates: 46g
Protein: 0g
Fat: 0g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg
