“Sweet, tart, and tangy, orange cranberry sauce is the gourmet touch your Thanksgiving table is missing. It takes less than 30 minutes of active time and tastes best when made in advance, so don’t put it off.”
3. Once the sauce comes to a boil, drop the heat to a low to medium low setting and allow it to simmer for 20 minutes. Stir the sauce occasionally, using the back of the spoon to help gently break up the cranberries. As the berries break up and the sauce cooks down, the ruby red color will become more uniform and the the mixture will noticeably thicken.