Learn how to make basic homemade cranberry sauce with just 3 ingredients as well as 8 different flavor variations. There’s sure to be one you love!
Ah, cranberry sauce. Growing up, we just assumed that a gelatinous tube was our only option. We didn’t realize that cranberry sauce could actually be made from…you know…cranberries. We would slice it at about an inch thick and just stared at that circle on our plate, hoping it wouldn’t invade the rest of the meal.
When you know better, you do better. Today we present cranberry sauce made from just 3 ingredients! 1 of which is real, fresh cranberries! We can now very proudly say that we love cranberry sauce, and with so many flavor variations on this classic recipe, we know you’ll love it too!
Can cranberry sauce be made ahead of time?
Yes! There is so much to worry about keeping your eye on in the middle of a Thanksgiving feast, we don’t want you to worry about this one. Prepare your cranberry sauce either the night before or in the morning before you’re preoccupied with turkey and pies. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Can I reduce the sugar or replace with honey?
We love a sweet cranberry sauce, but if you prefer a bit more tartness you can always reduce the sugar. We don’t recommend going below 1/2 cup of sugar though, as that would be quite tart. If you prefer to use honey rather than granulated sugar, you can do so with a 1:1 ratio, and that can also be reduced down to 1/2 cup as well.
Storage Instructions:
Cranberry sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 to 7 days. It is fantastic on its own, as a layer in a leftover turkey sandwich, or swirled into some plain yogurt!
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Watch the video below where we will walk you through every step of the recipe with a video demonstration.
So easy to make We love it with orange and a little spice. I always freeze some to mix with apple in an apple crumble in the new year. Fresh cranberries aren’t so easy to get in the uk and very pricey so no waste.
simple and so easy to make. I just made the original recipe but plan to try other options another time.
I made this for Thanksgiving and it was delicious!!! Made it with the spices and we loved it so I had to make it again a couple weeks later to enjoy again. Thank you for the recipe variations!!
This recipe is easy and very delicious! Thank you.
This is on my menu again this year, made with orange juice and zest, honey instead of sugar, fresh ginger, and a special request from my hubby…chopped walnuts.
This year I am going to try the orange-cranberry ginger one..
Jalapeño cranberry jelly is soooooo good!!
I made the Orange juice recipe added the zest from 2 oranges and some cinnamon. Incredibly delicious! Thank you!