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How To Make Cranberry Sauce

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Cool For At Least 10 Minutes Before Serving
How To Make Cranberry Sauce - Step 6:  Cool For At Least 10 Minutes Before Serving

Cool For At Least 10 Minutes Before Serving

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Cool For At Least 10 Minutes Before Serving

If you're serving the cranberry sauce warm, let it stand for at least 10 minutes before serving. This gives the pectin an chance to gel a bit more. If you prefer your cranberry sauce a bit cooler, refrigerate for about 30 minutes before serving.

By the way, if you enjoy a turkey sandwich on the day after Thanksgiving, some leftover cranberry sauce is an absolute must on that sandwich.

To see all the instructions on a single page, check out this cranberry sauce recipe.

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