This makes a perfect side dish with my easy-no-fuss-thanksgiving-turkey, mashed potatoes, cornbread recipe with corn, and green beans almondine. Any leftovers, if there are any, taste great with some brie, on a sandwich, or as part of a charcuterie board! We love this recipe so much in our house that I always make extra and freeze it.
Why you’ll love this recipe
Easy Recipe - This recipe is so easy you’ll wonder why you never attempted to make homemade cranberry sauce before. Perfect to batch and freeze - This is a great recipe to batch and freeze. It takes no extra time and is very freezer-friendly. In my family, we enjoy it well past the holidays. Versatile recipe - There are many ways to enjoy this sauce beyond Turkey. As a sandwich or burger topping, part of a cheese board, or as an accompaniment for roasted meats. Diet-friendly - This sauce can be enjoyed by vegans, vegetarians, and people on a dairy-free or gluten-free diet. That makes it perfect for your Thanksgiving meal.
Ingredient notes
Cranberries - For best results, use fresh seasonal cranberries for this recipe. Oranges - Cuties are my go-to when I’m making my cranberry sauce. Since they’re seedless, it’s easier to juice them directly into the sauce. Pomegranate - Fresh pomegranate seeds are easy to source and are available at all grocery stores. Apple cider - Apple cider helps balance the other ingredients’ acidity with its sweet and earthy flavor. Sugar - I use sugar in order to make the cranberry sauce vegan-friendly. Allspice - Adding this spice is the equivalent of adding cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. It adds subtle flavor and that perfect holiday aroma to this sauce.
Please see the recipe card at the bottom of this post for the complete list of ingredients with measurements plus recipe instructions.
Substitutions & variations
Use a different sweetener - Honey, Maple Syrup, brown sugar, and monk fruit sweetener are good options instead of regular sugar. Maple syrup and brown sugar will alter the taste a little bit but are perfect vegan options, while monk fruit sweetener is a great option if you’re avoiding sugar. Use store-bought orange juice - This is a quick option for when you’re in a rush. If you opt for this, omit the zest or add ⅛ tsp of dried orange peel. Add nuts - Add some walnuts or pecans for a little texture and crunch to your cranberry sauce recipe.
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