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

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Orange-Bourbon Cranberry Sauce

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

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Ginger-Curry Cranberry Sauce

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

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.