Homemade Cranberry Sauce

This Homemade Cranberry Sauce is a festive and delicious twist on the classic Thanksgiving side dish. No more can shaped, wiggly mess! Just fresh, delicious, cranberry sauce everyone will love. Made with fresh cranberries, juicy oranges, aromatic cloves, and warm cinnamon, this easy recipe offers a vibrant flavor profile that complements your holiday meal perfectly. The addition of oranges provides a bright and tangy counterpoint to the tart cranberries, while the warm spices add a comforting depth of flavor. This homemade cranberry sauce is a simple and elegant way to elevate your holiday table.

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Homemade Cranberry Sauce

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Cook Time15 minutes mins

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 bag Fresh cranberries
• 1 cup Cane sugar (can also use coconut sugar)
• 1/2 cup Maple syrup (can use to 3/4 c if you like it sweeter)
• 3 Oranges (zested and juiced)
• 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp Ground clove

Instructions

• Over medium heat, add 1 bag Fresh cranberries
• Then add 1 cup Cane sugar, 1/2 cup Maple syrup, zest and juice of 3 Oranges, 1 tsp Ground cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp Ground clove.
• Continue to mix well as cranberries cook and break down
• Cook for about 10-15 minutes until mixture is thickened and cranberries are fully soft and mushy.
• Remove from heat, cool, and store in glass airtight container until needed

Notes

storage

• freeze if making in advance for up to 2 months, thaw in fridge for a day or two.

storage

• can store in the fridge for up to 4 days in advance