Easy Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds fresh cranberries
• 1.75 cups white sugar
• 0.25 cups orange juice
• 2 teaspoons grated orange zest
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 cinnamon stick

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine cranberries, sugar, orange juice, orange zest, and salt in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot). Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

2. 2

   Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove lid. Add cinnamon stick and select Saute function; cook until sauce thickens, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove and discard cinnamon stick.

3. 3

   Blend sauce with an immersion blender for a smoother consistency. Let cool; sauce will continue to thicken naturally.