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Published: November 18, 2015 | Last Updated: October 20, 2019 | Author: Lois

Homemade Cranberry Sauce

A delicious and easy recipe for homemade cranberry sauce that’s perfect for the holidays. You can prepare this recipe in the crock pot which is perfect for keeping the oven and stove top free for the rest of your Thanksgiving menu. Let me show you how easy this recipe is to make! 

Homemade cranberry sauce in white bowl

Today I’m sharing with you an easy and delicious recipe for homemade cranberry sauce that you are going to love for all your holiday celebrations!

How do you serve cranberry sauce for the holidays…from the can or homemade? For years our family has always opened a can of cranberry sauce for our Thanksgiving meal and then a few years ago I made homemade cranberry sauce and it was amazing.

I remember thinking to myself as I had the first spoonful of it after it had cooled, why haven’t I made this sooner?

Homemade Cranberry Sauce

Thanksgiving isn’t complete without cranberry sauce.  It’s a tradition in our house and I believe in many homes across the country.  Only my brother insists we still open a can of cranberry sauce because that’s what he likes. 

Although I have been making homemade cranberry sauce for a few years now, we still have the canned version on the table.  You see, my brother insists on having the canned version on the table. As a matter of fact, it wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without those slices of jelled cranberry sauce on a plate.

I have to agree…there’s something comforting about seeing those slices of cranberries sitting on a plate that reminds me of my childhood and all the wonderful memories we had every year celebrating Thanksgiving.   But this homemade version that I make now is so good…your family may not miss the canned this year!

I’ve made this recipe two ways, in the crock pot and in the oven.  However, I  like to make it in the crock pot.  It really does make the house smell amazing while it cooks.   You can also make this recipe a few days ahead of the “big day” to save time.

Tips for Making Homemade Cranberry Sauce

  • You can definitely make this recipe the day before or even a few days before Thanksgiving.
  • This recipe freezes well too, so if you want to prepare it a week or two before, you can! 
  • If you do have leftovers, try some spooned on top of a turkey sandwich made with leftover turkey.  It’s delicious!

Homemade Cranberry Sauce Ingredients

Make sure you print out the recipe below and save it for later!

  • 12 ounce bag fresh cranberries
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup water and 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp orange zest

Ingredients for Homemade Cranberry Sauce in the Crock Pot

How to Make Homemade Cranberry Sauce

  1. Place all the ingredients in the crock pot and stir.
  2. Cover and cook on high for about 3 hours.
  3. Remove the lid, stir and mash some of the cranberries.
  4. Continue to cook uncovered for another 45 minutes or until the sauce has thickened and most of the cranberries have popped.
  5. Let cool before serving or place in a container to store in the refrigerator.

Here are a Few More Delicious Thanksgiving Recipes

  • How to Roast a Turkey
  • Instant Pot Side Dishes perfect for Thanksgiving
  • Company Mashed Potatoes – another prepare ahead recipe for Thanksgiving.
  • Homemade Pecan Pie
  • Turkey Brownies – the kids will love these!

AND if you have leftover cranberry sauce, you need to make these EASY Turkey Slider Sandwiches! 

Homemade Cranberry Sauce

Homemade Cranberry Sauce

Yield: 2 cups

A delicious and easy recipe for homemade cranberry sauce that’s perfect for the holidays!

Ingredients

  • 12 ounce bag fresh cranberries
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp orange zest

Instructions

  1. Place all the ingredients in the crock pot and stir.
  2. Cover and cook on high for about 3 hours.
  3. Remove the lid, stir and mash some of the cranberries.
  4. Continue to cook uncovered for another 45 minutes or until the sauce has thickened and most of the cranberries have popped.
  5. Let cool before serving or place in a container to store in the refrigerator.
  6. This sauce also freezes well.

Notes

I hope you'll try this recipe for Homemade Cranberry Sauce. It really is amazing and tastes completely different from the canned version many of us have been eating for years.

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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 125Sodium: 1mgCarbohydrates: 30.8gFiber: 1.7gSugar: 27.9gProtein: 0.1g
Cuisine: American / Category: Side Dishes

Homemade Cranberry Sauce on wooden board.

 

 

 


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About Lois

Originally from Queens, NY, Lois now calls northeastern PA home. You can find her blogging over at Walking on Sunshine where she shares a little of her life, but more importantly what’s for dinner at her house tonight.

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Comments

  1. Michelle Frank | Flipped-Out Food says

    October 30, 2018 at 11:23 am

    I grew up with cranberry sauce that came in the form of a a can-shaped blob. It made the most revolting “slurp-PLOP!” sound as my mom flopped it onto her fanciest crystal serving dish. Cranberry sauce is SO EASY to make yourself—there’s no excuse for the canned stuff. I love the addition of cinnamon and orange zest in your version!

    Reply
    • Lois says

      October 30, 2018 at 2:37 pm

      Thanks for visiting. I was quite surprised at how easy Homemade Cranberry Sauce is to make as well!

      Reply
  2. Emily says

    November 16, 2016 at 2:19 pm

    There really is nothing quite like cranberry sauce that's homemade. There's no comparison with canned.

    Reply
  3. Valerie Rath says

    November 25, 2015 at 9:05 pm

    Homemade Cranberry Sauce is just the best and also my most favorite dish at any Thanksgiving table.

    Reply

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