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Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce

Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce

5 from 1 vote
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 1 minute
Total Time: 6 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings

Description

Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce -- Get ready to elevate your holiday table with the perfect blend of tart and sweet in this Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce recipe.

Ingredients 

  • 12 ounces fresh cranberries
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1 large orange, Zest of one orange
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup water

Instructions

  • Rinse the Cranberries: Begin by rinsing the fresh cranberries under cold water and draining them in a colander. Remove any stems or debris.
  • Combine Ingredients: In your Instant Pot, combine the cranberries, granulated sugar, orange juice, orange zest, ground cinnamon, and water. Stir everything together to ensure the sugar dissolves and the ingredients are well combined.
  • Seal and Set: Close the Instant Pot lid and set the valve to the "Sealing" position. Select the "Manual" or "Pressure Cook" function and set it to high pressure for 1 minute. The Instant Pot will take some time to come to pressure.
  • Cook Under Pressure: Once the Instant Pot reaches high pressure, it will cook the cranberry sauce for 1 minute. After this, allow for a natural pressure release (NPR) for about 10 minutes. Carefully turn the valve to "Venting" to release any remaining pressure.
  • Thicken the Sauce: Open the Instant Pot lid, and you'll notice that the cranberry sauce is a bit liquidy at this stage. Turn on the "Sauté" function and cook the sauce for an additional 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently. This will help thicken the sauce to your desired consistency.
  • Cool and Serve: Once the sauce has thickened to your liking, turn off the Instant Pot and allow the cranberry sauce to cool in the pot for a few minutes. It will continue to thicken as it cools. Then, transfer it to a serving dish and refrigerate until you're ready to serve.
  • Serve: Your homemade Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce is now ready to accompany your holiday turkey, ham, or favorite desserts. Enjoy!

Equipment

  • Instant Pot Pressure Cooker, or Ninja Foodi Pressure Cooker

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 188kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 1gFat: 0.3gSaturated Fat: 0.02gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.03gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 185mgFiber: 3gSugar: 42gVitamin A: 186IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 0.3mg