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Pineapple Cranberry Sauce

A vibrant homemade cranberry sauce made with pineapple, citrus, and warm spices—sweet, tart, and far better than canned.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 110
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz fresh cranberries
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks fresh or canned in juice
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup orange juice freshly squeezed
  • 0.5 cup water
  • 1 tsp orange zest
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 pinch salt

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Wooden spoon
  • Zester

Method
 

  1. Rinse cranberries and discard any soft ones.
  2. Combine cranberries, pineapple, sugar, water, and orange juice in a saucepan.
  3. Add orange zest, cinnamon stick, and salt.
  4. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat.
  5. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Remove from heat once thickened and cranberries have burst.
  7. Discard cinnamon stick and cool before serving.

Notes

Sauce thickens as it cools. Adjust sweetness to taste.