6 Fresh, New Takes on Cranberry Sauce That Go Beyond the Can
Say goodbye to boring cranberry sauce.
When it comes to cranberry sauce, I need it to not slurp out of a can. I do enjoy the symmetry of canned, jellied cranberry sauce, but I love being able to add in special flavors of my own, like orange peel, honey and cinnamon sticks when I make it from scratch. Who needs dessert when you have homemade cranberry sauce? Plus, it's perfect to top on leftover mashed-potato pancakes all weekend long.
Ready to go beyond the can? Check out my favorite cranberry sauce recipes that are super easy and super delicious. Your holiday guests will thank you.
Golden Raisin + Cranberry Chutney
Orange-Bourbon Cranberry Sauce
Claire Thomas/Kitchy Kitchen
Ingredients
- 1 bag (12 oz) cranberries
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 oz bourbon
- 3-4 cinnamon sticks
Combine all ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until cranberries begin to split, approximately 6-8 minutes. Remove from heat to cool completely. Refrigerate before serving.
Prickly-Pear Cranberry Sauce
Ginger-Curry Cranberry Sauce
Claire Thomas/Kitchy Kitchen
Ingredients
- 1 bag (12 oz) cranberries
- 1 Tbsp. curry powder
- 1 Tbsp. garam masala
- ginger, sliced
- orange peel
- 1/2 cup sugar
Combine all ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until cranberries begin to split, approximately 6-8 minutes. Remove from heat to cool completely. Refrigerate before serving.
Joanna Gaines' Fresh Cranberry Sauce
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Sweet-Pepper Cranberry Sauce
Claire Thomas/Kitchy Kitchen
Ingredients
- 1 bag (12 oz) cranberries
- 1/2 cup red pepper jelly
- 1 Tbsp. honey
Combine all ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until cranberries begin to split, approximately 6-8 minutes. Remove from heat to cool completely. Refrigerate before serving.
