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Instant Pot Fresh Cranberry Sauce

Instant Pot Fresh Cranberry Sauce

Sweet, tart, and spiced just right, my Instant Pot fresh cranberry sauce delivers Southern soulful holiday flavor in minutes! A glossy, ruby-red sauce made easy with warm spices and a vanilla twist.
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Cook Time: 5 minutes
Pressure Release Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12
Calories: 142kcal
Author: Shaunda Necole • The Soul Food Pot®

Equipment

  • Colander
  • Instant Pot electric pressure cooker

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cranberries two 12-oz. bags of fresh cranberries
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 cups sugar granulated
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg ground
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon ground
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2-3 sprigs fresh rosemary optional, to garnish

Instructions

  • Rinse the cranberries and place them in a colander to drain.
  • Open the Instant Pot lid and pour in the cranberries, water, sugar, nutmeg, and vanilla extract.
  • Gently stir the ingredients to combine.
  • Close the Instant Pot lid, ensure the valve is up in the sealing position, and pressure cook on high for 5 minutes.
  • Once the cooking time is complete, allow for a natural pressure release for at least 5 minutes.
  • To open the Instant Pot lid, switch the valve to the venting position and manually release any remaining pressure if necessary.
  • Transfer the cranberry sauce to a serving bowl and sprinkle it with cinnamon.
  • Optionally, garnish with fresh sprigs of rosemary. You can enjoy the cranberry sauce warm, at room temperature, or chilled. If you prefer it chilled, place it in the refrigerator for 1 hour before serving, or enjoy it warm right away!

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Nutrition

Calories: 142kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 23mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 16IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg

❤️ Why trust this recipe?

Created + tested by Shaunda Necole, creator of The Soul Food Pot® (real cook, real kitchen). Rooted in African American culinary traditions, with modern shortcuts that don’t sacrifice flavor or legacy. No AI-generated instructions — measurements, timing, and techniques are written, cooked, and verified by Shaunda. Make-it-your-way guidance included, so you can cook confidently with the tools you have.

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