Cranberry Sauce 5 Ways (Plus, a Shortcut for Canned Cranberries That Taste Homemade!)
Skip the canned stuff this year. Or maybe don't? (We won't tell!)
Tara Donne
Out of all the Thanksgiving dishes, from mashed potatoes to pie, my family loves cranberry sauce the most. Read on below for some of our most-favorite homemade recipes with classic and fresh flavors, every one of them a worthy addition to your holiday table. But if you’re running short on time (who isn't?!), we’ve also got a shortcut that’ll cut your prep time to two minutes flat.
Orange Spice: This four-ingredient recipeis a 5-star winner for a reason. It's simple and traditional.
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Apple-Cinnamon: It takes only five ingredients to make the Low-Sugar Fresh Cranberry Sauce my kids ask for ALL YEAR LONG.
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Mulled Wine: This cranberry sauce is about as elegant as it gets. But perhaps the best part is that it's SO easy.
Spicy Ginger: Bold fresh ginger is the star of this homemade chutney.
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Jalapeno Cranberry Sauce: Pickled jalapenos add a quick kick to this vibrant side dish.
Bonus Shortcut Cranberry Sauce: Combine one can of whole cranberries with a can of jellied cranberries. Mix them together and you’re halfway there, with the lookalike consistency of homemade. Add the zest and juice of one orange, plus 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, stir well, and garnish with cinnamon sticks and thinly sliced oranges.
