Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce
This quick and easy Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce is a flavorful alternative to canned cranberry sauce, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 12 oz fresh cranberries Can substitute with frozen cranberries, just add a couple extra minutes to cook time.
- 1 cup sugar Adjust to taste; start with less to avoid too sweet.
- 1 cup water For cooking the cranberries.
- 1 zest orange Optional for added flavor; can peel and chop if a zester is not available.
Instructions
Preparation
- Add fresh cranberries, sugar, water, and orange zest into the Instant Pot.
- Close the lid securely and set the Instant Pot on high pressure for 10 minutes.
Finishing Up
- Once the cooking time is up, carefully release the pressure by turning the valve on the lid.
- After the pressure is completely released, open the lid slowly.
- If you want a thicker sauce, mash the cranberries with a wooden spoon.
- Let the sauce cool for a few hours for the flavors to blend together.
Notes
Store the cranberry sauce in a container with a tight lid in the fridge for up to a week. It tastes better as it sits, letting the flavors meld.