Make-Ahead Cranberry Sauce

By The Dreams Weaver
The combination of orange juice, fresh cranberries, cinnamon and sugars create delicious flavors, and your house will smell amazing! Who needs a fall candle when you can make homemade cranberry sauce?!
It is so easy to make and it looks just beautiful. It can be made days in advance and stores well. There is such a difference between homemade cranberry sauce and the canned stuff, and once you make this you will never go back.

What you will need:

Juice and zest of 2 oranges (or ½ cup orange juice)1 cup water2 cups granulated sugar1 ½ lbs fresh cranberries2 cinnamon sticks3 medium apples cut into chunks2 inch piece of fresh ginger (optional)
Directions
Combine orange juice and zest, water, and sugar in a slow cooker and stir to combine. Add in cranberries and apple chunks, and stir. Add in cinnamon sticks and optional ginger and stir.

Cook on low heat for 3-4 hours, stirring once each hour. Alternatively, cook on high for 2 hours. Continue to cook until the sauce has thickened and most cranberries have popped.
Serve warm or cold!
Enjoy!