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Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce

This Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce is a must-have at the Thanksgiving table. It is incredibly easy to prepare and provides just the perfect amount of sweetness to a plate full of delicious food, such as sliced turkey, stuffing, and potatoes.
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time13 minutes
Additional Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Instant Pot
Cuisine: American
Keyword: instant pot, sauce, side dishes, thanksgiving
Author: EverydayShortcuts.com

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh Cranberries
  • 1 cup sugar
  • Orange zest from 1 orange
  • 1 cup fresh orange juice no pulp
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon allspice
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Wash the cranberries and allow to dry, set to the side.
  • Turn your Instant Pot “on” to saute. Add the cranberries, orange juice, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon. Stir to combine.
  • Lock the instant pot lid and move the valve to “sealing” position. Press the high-pressure button on your instant pot to manual high for 3 minutes.
  • Allow it to natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then carefully do a quick release.
  • Using a potato masher, mash the cranberries to a jelly consistency.
  • Select the saute button and stir the sauce until it thickens and reduces in size.
  • Take the inner pot out of the instant pot and leave to cool completely at room temperature before storing the sauce in a clean airtight jar.