This Delicious and Easy Cranberry Sauce recipe comes together in about 15 minutes and is one of the best holiday recipes! Using only three ingredients, it’s a great dish to make ahead of time and will be the perfect addition to your holiday table.
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Look no further. This is the Cranberry Sauce you need to make this holiday season. I don’t know about you but the side dishes are what I look forward to most on Thanksgiving and cranberry sauce goes so well with a Thanksgiving spread.
This is the simplest recipe and it looks so festive on the table too. Personally, it’s one of my favorites to include for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner along with some of my go-to holiday appetizers, like this cranberry puff pastry with goat cheese.
I like my cranberry sauce pretty simple but a lot of people enjoy adding fresh orange to balance out the tart cranberry flavors. I’ve included ideas below for a few variations if you want to mix up your cranberry sauce by adding some spice and or fruit.
Not only does this pair really well with Turkey, but it also takes next-day sandwiches up a notch! When I was in college I would get this turkey-cranberry sandwich with fresh greens and cream cheese on a croissant. Wow, it was so good! I have since re-created it and this homemade cranberry sauce is everything on this sandwich!
Delicious and Easy Cranberry Sauce Recipe
Equipment
- 1 Sauce Pan
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh or frozen cranberries (12-ounce package)
- 1 cup sugar I use 1/2 cup white sugar and 1/2 cup coconut sugar
- 1 cup water if using frozen, reduce the water to about 3/4 cup
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan and stir to combine.
- Heat over medium-high heat until the mixture reaches a simmer. Reduce heat and simmer for 8-10 minutes, or until most of the cranberries have burst and the sauce has thickened. (Keep in mind that it will also thicken a bit more as it cools.)
- If you're adding mix-ins, add them now.
- Remove the pot from the heat and let cool completely at room temperature, then transfer to a bowl to chill in the refrigerator.
Notes
Mix-In Ideas:
There are quite a few ways you can customize your cranberry sauce.- Add some holiday spice: add in a pinch of either ground cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, or any other warm holiday spice that you like. Start with a pinch and add more to your taste.
- Add in fruit: add fruit like berries, chopped apples, plums, grapes, raisins, or currants.
How to Store:
To store cranberry sauce, transfer it to a sealed container and either:- Refrigerate it for up to 3 days.
- Freeze it for up to 3 months.
