Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce is a quick and easy way to prepare this classic holiday side dish, offering the perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors. Using fresh or frozen cranberries, this recipe comes together in just a few minutes, thanks to the Instant Pot. The cranberries are cooked until they burst, creating a thick, vibrant sauce that’s enhanced with a touch of orange zest and warm spices. This cranberry sauce is the perfect complement to your Thanksgiving or Christmas meal, and the ease of preparation makes it a go-to recipe for any holiday feast.
Ingredients:
- 12 ounces fresh or frozen cranberries
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup orange juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ cup water
- Pinch of salt
Instructions:
- Prepare the Ingredients: Rinse the cranberries if using fresh, and discard any that are soft or damaged.
- Combine in the Instant Pot: Add the cranberries, sugar, orange juice, orange zest, cinnamon, nutmeg, water, and a pinch of salt to the Instant Pot. Stir to combine.
- Cook: Secure the lid on the Instant Pot and set the valve to the sealing position. Select the “Manual” or “Pressure Cook” setting and cook on high pressure for 2 minutes.
- Natural Release: Allow the pressure to release naturally for about 10 minutes, then carefully turn the valve to release any remaining pressure.
- Stir and Cool: Open the lid and stir the cranberry sauce. The cranberries should have burst, and the sauce will be thickened. If it seems too thin, you can sauté it for a few minutes to reduce it further.
- Serve: Transfer the cranberry sauce to a serving dish and let it cool to room temperature. It will continue to thicken as it cools.
Enjoy your Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce as a tangy, sweet accompaniment to your holiday meal!
