Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce
Make sweet and tangy Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce for the holidays! It has a cook time of just 4 minutes and can be made with fresh or frozen cranberries. Spiced with a warming cinnamon stick and freshly squeezed orange juice, this cranberry sauce is sure to please a crowd!
Prep Time1 minute min
Cook Time24 minutes mins
Total Time25 minutes mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Keyword: Christmas side dish recipes, fresh cranberry sauce, holiday side dish, Instant Pot cranberry sauce, Thanksgiving side dish recipes
Servings: 12
Calories: 128kcal
Author: Kristina Tipps
- 24 ounces fresh or frozen cranberries two, 12 oz packages
- 1 ½ cups white sugar
- ½ cup orange juice freshly squeezed
- 2 slices of orange peel
- 1 cinnamon stick
Add cranberries, sugar, orange juice, the cinnamon stick, and orange peel to the inner pot of the pressure cooker. Do not stir. Close and seal the lid.
Pressure cook on high for 4 minutes. Complete a 15 minute natural release, then quickly release remaining pressure.
Remove the lid and discard the cinnamon stick and orange peel. Use a masher to mash the cranberries to the consistency of your liking. Stir well and transfer to the fridge to chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with fresh herbs, such as rosemary, sage, or thyme, if desired. Sprinkle lightly with orange zest and serve chilled.
*Please note that this recipe does not require adding water to the pressure cooker.
Uses: use homemade cranberry sauce as a side dish, a filling for pastries, a glaze for turkey and chicken, a topping for cheesecake and ice cream or an addition to homemade yogurt or smoothies. Use it as a spread on toast, a topping for pancakes, and even mix it into muffins or oatmeal.
Storing: keep in the fridge for up to 10 days or freeze for up to 6 months
Serving: 2oz | Calories: 128kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 71mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 56IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg