For a deeper flavor, try using brown sugar instead of white. Add a splash of Grand Marnier or other orange liqueur after cooking for an extra touch of sophistication. Cranberry sauce can be made several days in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
Easy Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce
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PREP TIME5 mins
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COOK TIME20 mins
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TOTAL TIME35 mins
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SERVING16 People
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VIEWS10
Transform your holiday table with this vibrant and effortless cranberry sauce, crafted in your Instant Pot for a symphony of flavors in mere minutes. It's a guaranteed showstopper!
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate28 g
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Fiber2 g
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Protein0 g
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Sodium11 mg
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Sugar24 g
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Fat0 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
2 mins
Combine cranberries, sugar, orange juice, orange zest, and salt in the Instant Pot. (2 minutes)
02
Step
15 mins
Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure and set the timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10-15 minutes for the pressure to build. (15 minutes)
03
Step
40 mins
Release pressure naturally for 10-40 minutes, according to manufacturer's instructions. (40 minutes)
04
Step
10 mins
Unlock and remove the lid. Add the cinnamon stick and select the 'Sauté' function. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency, about 5-10 minutes. (10 minutes)
05
StepRemove and discard the cinnamon stick.
06
StepFor a smoother sauce, use an immersion blender to blend to your desired consistency.
07
StepLet the sauce cool completely. It will continue to thicken as it cools.
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Hulda Kautzer
Jul 1, 2025The natural pressure release is key to a perfectly textured sauce.
Margarett Becker
Jun 22, 2025This recipe was so easy and the cranberry sauce was a hit at Thanksgiving!
Rhiannon Morissette
Jun 12, 2025I added a little bit of ginger to mine and it was delicious!