Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and I know the hustle of last-minute dinner preparations. From baking pies to roasting the turkey, there’s a lot on your plate. But if there’s one dish I strongly believe should be homemade, it’s cranberry sauce.
When you make cranberry sauce at home, you control the sweetness, ensuring it’s just right. Plus, it’s quick and easy, taking only about ten minutes to prepare. Best of all, you can infuse it with your favorite flavors. So, ditch the canned stuff and give homemade a try—it’s almost foolproof and worth the tiny bit of effort!
Homemade whole berry cranberry sauce recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup water or cranberry juice
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 12-ounce package fresh cranberries
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine water or juice and sugar over high heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
- Add the cranberries and stir occasionally until it returns to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to a gentle boil, stirring here and there, until the cranberries start to pop, about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let it cool.
- Pour into a covered container and refrigerate until chilled.
Notes
For added flavor, try adding orange zest, cinnamon, or nutmeg. This can make the sauce even more delicious for your holiday meal.