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Pineapple Cranberry Sauce

A sweet and tangy pineapple cranberry sauce perfect for holidays and everyday meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 110

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 12 oz fresh cranberries rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup fresh pineapple finely chopped
  • 1 cup granulated sugar adjust to taste
  • 0.5 cup water
  • 0.25 cup orange juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tsp orange zest
  • 0.25 tsp ground cinnamon optional
  • Pinch salt

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Saucepan
  • Wooden spoon
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Prepare cranberries and pineapple, zest the orange.
  2. Combine cranberries, pineapple, sugar, water, orange juice, zest, cinnamon, and salt in a medium saucepan.
  3. Heat over medium until mixture bubbles, stirring occasionally.
  4. Reduce heat and simmer 15–20 minutes until cranberries pop and sauce thickens.
  5. Taste and adjust sweetness; add water if too thick.
  6. Remove from heat and let cool slightly; sauce will thicken further.
  7. Serve warm or chilled; store in airtight container.

Notes

Optional garnishes: fresh cranberries, pineapple chunks, or mint leaves.