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Best Ever Cranberry Sauce

November 20, 2018

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Look no further for the Best Ever Cranberry Sauce! This easy and delightful recipe takes only 15 minutes to make and a handful of ingredients! Spiced with cinnamon and sweetened with orange juice, it is the best combination of sweet and tart! The perfect complement to your holiday meal! Getting ready for Thanksgiving? Make sure to checkout the Best Turkey Gravy Recipe and this ridiculously easy Slow Cooker Citrus and Herb Turkey Breast for the best Thanksgiving yet!

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Cranberry Sauce

Thanksgiving is almost here and I am running around like a crazy person making sure everything is ready to go! The turkey, the gravy, the potatoes, it’s all part of the “perfect” Thanksgiving meal.

One recipe that I feel often gets overlooked is the cranberry sauce. So many people go for the canned stuff, and while it’s great in a pinch, it doesn’t even come close to comparing to homemade.

This particular cranberry sauce recipe that I’m sharing with you today is fool-proof. It takes about 15 minutes, start to finish, and is the perfect combination of sweet and tart. It’s flavored with orange juice, orange peel and a cinnamon stick. So easy you guys!

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I made this exact cranberry sauce for the these Cranberry Pecan Brie Bites that I shared with you last week and then realized… whoah! I’ve never even posted this recipe on it’s own and trust me, this Best Ever Cranberry Sauce deserves it’s own post!

Cranberry Sauce for the Holidays

Cranberry sauce is an essential part of every holiday meal for one simple reason – it cuts through the heaviness of all the other dishes. It’s light, it’s bright, and it’s actually pretty darn healthy. I add orange and cinnamon to my cranberry sauce which really gives it more depth of flavor and sweetens it just slightly. It’s still lovely and tart but not quite so tart that you’ll be puckering your lips.

What Do I Need To Make Cranberry Sauce?

This easy cranberry sauce recipe uses just a handful of real, whole ingredients:

  1. cranberries
  2. oranges
  3. cinnamon
  4. sugar
  5. and just a pinch of salt

Cranberry sauce is the perfect way to cut through the heaviness of a Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner and it adds a gorgeous pop of color and flavor to every bite. I hope you give this super easy recipe a try this holiday season!

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Can Cranberry Sauce Be Make In Advance?

You betcha! In fact, this is my number one make-ahead recipe. It is served chilled so you need to make it at least one day in advance anyways. I find that the flavor is even better after two or three days so if you time beforehand, I would recommend just getting this recipe out of the way at the beginning of the week. One more note: you might want to double the recipe. I LOVE cranberry sauce in leftover turkey sandwiches the next day…and the next day…and the next day 🙂

Making Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner? Don’t forget these favorites:

  • The Best Turkey Gravy Recipe
  • Twice Baked Potato Casserole
  • Best Ever Broccoli Salad
  • Slow Cooker Citrus and Herb Turkey Breast

How To Make Cranberry Sauce

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Best Ever Cranberry Sauce

Look no further for the Best Ever Cranberry Sauce! This easy and delightful recipe takes only 15 minutes to make and a handful of ingredients! Spiced with cinnamon and sweetened with orange juice, it is the best combination of sweet and tart! The perfect complement to your holiday meal!
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword cranberry sauce
Prep Time 1 minute
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 11 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 100kcal
Author Trish - Mom On Timeout

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup sugar
  • ½ cup orange juice
  • ½ cup water
  • 12 oz fresh cranberries rinsed and picked through
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 piece of orange peel just use a potato peel or paring knife

Instructions

  • Combine sugar, orange juice, and water in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir to combine.
  • Add cranberries, salt, cinnamon stick and orange peel.
  • Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently.
  • Continue cooking, for about 10 minutes, or until all or most of the cranberries have popped. I like to leave a handful of berries whole.
  • Let cool for at least 30 minutes. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Can be made up to 3 days in advance.

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Nutrition

Calories: 100kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 67mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 55IU | Vitamin C: 13.4mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.2mg

Originally published November 22, 2016.

Look no further for the Best Ever Cranberry Sauce! This easy and delightful recipe takes only 15 minutes to make and a handful of ingredients! Spiced with cinnamon and sweetened with orange juice, it is the best combination of sweet and tart! The perfect complement to your holiday meal! // Mom On Timeout

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Comments

  1. Amanda C says

    November 24, 2020 at 8:23 PM

    Hi, I am trying to stay away from sugar. Can I use stevia or splenda instead? If so how much?
    Thank you
    Amanda

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      November 25, 2020 at 8:47 AM

      I haven’t tried that before Amanda but I can’t think of any reason this wouldn’t work. Definitely give it a go!

      Reply
  2. Terri says

    November 24, 2020 at 8:18 AM

    I forgot to buy orange juice, can I use orange extract! Anxious to make your recipe! Thanks and Happy Thanksgiving

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      November 25, 2020 at 9:08 AM

      Hmmm, I think that would be fine but you need the liquid from the orange juice so you would need to add water to replace it. But that would mean you don’t have the orange peel either which adds a lot of flavor… Worth a shot though!

      Reply
  3. kristen Limper says

    November 24, 2020 at 6:10 AM

    I dont have cinnamon sticks can I use powdered cinnamon? how much?

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      November 25, 2020 at 9:16 AM

      That will work, just 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon should do it.

      Reply
  4. Rachelle says

    November 15, 2020 at 5:48 AM

    I love Cranberry sauce. I put in Brandy or Grand Marnier, just enough to add a little sparkle to the sauce. DELICIOUS . I have cranberry butter year round to delicious on toasted bagel with a little bit of Cream Cheese. Yummy.I have so many of them, I’m running out of space, lol, I Iove to cook and bake.

    Thank You for the delicious recipes.

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      November 16, 2020 at 9:43 AM

      Always a good idea! And cranberry butter is AMAZING! Love it!

      Reply
  5. Dora M. Ukra says

    November 13, 2020 at 11:16 AM

    This truly is the best recipe for Homemade cranberry sauce. I have tried many versions and this is still my favorite. I come back to it every time. So simple and easy, with the best flavor.

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      November 16, 2020 at 9:42 AM

      I appreciate this SO much Dora! Thank you!

      Reply
  6. Sue Murray says

    October 10, 2020 at 12:28 PM

    It doesn’t get any easier. I used a half cup instead of 3/4 and it was sweet enough for my taste.

    Reply
  7. Carolyn says

    March 3, 2020 at 2:43 PM

    This is similar to the recipe l’ve used for yrs, never thought about adding a cinnamon sticks. I make cranberry sauce & butter all year, we usually buy/freeze 10-15 bags of cranberries every fall. I always add a 1/2 tea of balsimic vinegar & a vanilla once cranberry sauce is finished cooking.

    Reply
  8. Shan says

    December 31, 2019 at 1:36 PM

    Thank you so much for the recipe! I have loved cranberry sauce my whole life and have only ever had the can. This puts that to shame, obviously. I was especially impressed when my two-year old nephew who had only had it from the can LOVED this and my father-in-law who never eats cranberry sauce had two servings this Christmas! This will become a family tradition for us that I will bring as an offering every year. Thanks so much, again!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      January 13, 2020 at 9:21 AM

      This makes me SO happy Shan, thank you!

      Reply
  9. Ursula says

    December 25, 2019 at 11:11 AM

    I made this two days ago in prep for our Christmas dinner, did a double batch. I had to change one ingredient out of necessity and used granulated maple sugar instead of white sugar. We had it with our meal today. Gave it a lovely depth of flavour which it may have had in the original recipe, don’t know, but the maple worked wonderfully. Thank you for a great and easy recipe.

    Reply
  10. Lily says

    December 23, 2019 at 3:18 PM

    I used brown sugar but less of it and fresh squeezed orange juice. No zest. I also boiled the cinnamon stick and 5 whole cloves. My family loves this recipe.

    Reply
  11. Marie says

    December 20, 2019 at 5:00 PM

    This is the. Best cranberry sauce. Devine😋

    Reply
  12. Michelle says

    November 30, 2019 at 12:59 PM

    Made fresh cranberry sauce for the first time in our family as no one really likes it and we normally just have can, thought I would see if I could get them to eat the fresh version. I made this and it was completely gone everyone loved it.

    Reply
  13. Debbie says

    November 30, 2019 at 8:40 AM

    Came across this recipe for cranberry sauce shortly before Thanksgiving 2019. Gave it a try and my guests loved it. Thanks for sharing. This is a recipe I’ll keep.

    Reply
  14. Lisa Ciancarelli says

    November 29, 2019 at 10:59 AM

    Hi Trish – made your cranberry sauce for Thanksgiving this year, and it was a hit! I had some pomegranate on hand, so I included that along with your other ingredients, and it was wonderful. Thanks for sharing!!

    Reply
  15. Molly says

    November 29, 2019 at 10:15 AM

    This sauce was a HIT! I wanted to save some to make cranberry mayo for my leftover turkey sandwiches, but I couldn’t because there was none left 🙂 I know now I will need to double (or triple lol!) the recipe next year!

    Thanks for an unforgettable recipe, Trish!

    Reply
  16. KT says

    November 27, 2019 at 2:30 PM

    Made this last year and my in-laws have been raving about It since! So excited to make it again!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      November 9, 2020 at 11:02 AM

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  17. Lisa says

    November 26, 2019 at 4:57 PM

    Simple & delicious! Now I just need to stop eating it so we still have some for Thanksgiving!

    Reply
  18. Mary says

    November 26, 2019 at 2:45 PM

    Can you use frozen cranberries?

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      November 9, 2020 at 11:02 AM

      Sure can Mary!

      Reply
  19. Angel says

    November 26, 2019 at 10:05 AM

    Made this for Thanksgiving and I am already being asked to make a new batch! My family loves it! Thank you so much

    Reply
  20. Val says

    November 26, 2019 at 7:04 AM

    Do you use store bought orange juice or freshly squeezed from your kitchen orange juice? This looks amazing can’t wait to try it this year!!

    Reply
  21. Fran says

    November 25, 2019 at 4:35 PM

    Delicious. I just made this in advance for Thanksgiving. I used fresh squeezed OJ. Yummy.

    Reply
  22. sunshine says

    November 25, 2019 at 1:51 PM

    this is a good basic recipe to go to!
    i changed it up a bit and used all orange juice instead of oj and water.
    added teaspoon of cinnamon and the zest of two oranges. then i cut up the oranges and put them
    in there too!
    it tastes great!

    Reply
  23. Liesl says

    November 25, 2019 at 11:08 AM

    This is SO good! Plus it’s really easy.
    I used 1/2c sugar, 1/4c coconut sugar because I ran out of of regular. I’ll definitely be making this recipe again. I may have just licked the pan…

    Reply
  24. Whitney says

    November 24, 2019 at 6:38 PM

    I made this with water only, cinnamon and agave. They came out amazingly. Tasted so good on the turkey and paleo stuffing 😉

    Reply
  25. Anne says

    November 23, 2019 at 10:58 AM

    The absolute BEST cranberry sauce I’ve ever had. I usually don’t like chunky cranberry sauce. As a girl who grew up in the 70s I tend to just like the canned cranberry jelly, but this is AMAZING! Thank you so much for sharing this recipe!!!

    Reply
  26. Kayleigh Martin says

    November 22, 2019 at 2:17 AM

    Hiya

    How many oranges do you generally need for 1/2 cup of juice? Definitely going to give this a try!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      November 9, 2020 at 11:03 AM

      I would say have 3 on hand!

      Reply
  27. Christy S says

    November 21, 2019 at 4:19 PM

    Can I use frozen cranberries? If so, how would that alter the recipe?

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      November 9, 2020 at 11:03 AM

      Yes you can and it will just take a bit longer for it to come to a simmer.

      Reply
  28. Mary Elftman says

    November 20, 2019 at 10:45 AM

    Planning on trying this recipe for Thanksgiving and wanted to know if I should remove the orange peel before serving?

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      November 9, 2020 at 11:04 AM

      That’s entirely up to you. It’s not meant to be eaten though.

      Reply
  29. Gina says

    November 12, 2019 at 3:37 PM

    Do you think this is something I can freeze, if I make it a week in advance?

    I’ve made this the last 2 holidays and it’s fabulous!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      November 15, 2019 at 12:47 PM

      I think so Gina! I don’t see why not. Just give it a good 24 hours to defrost in the fridge. Enjoy!

      Reply
  30. Laura says

    November 8, 2019 at 5:16 PM

    Can you add more sugar. If so how much.

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      November 15, 2019 at 12:48 PM

      Sure! You could add up to 1/3 cup more with no problems at all. Enjoy!

      Reply
  31. Maggie says

    November 6, 2019 at 5:46 PM

    Can this cranberry sauce be frozen? Have you tried it?

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      November 15, 2019 at 12:47 PM

      I don’t see why not. Just give it a good 24 hours to defrost in the fridge. Enjoy!

      Reply
  32. Emily says

    September 2, 2019 at 7:41 AM

    This looks delicious! I haven’t made this particular recipe yet, but I’m hoping to get some fresh cranberries in WI this year for the sauce. Here’s my question – have you ever tried using a little ginger as well? I use it often in my fall recipes (apple jam/ apple pie, pumpkin pie, etc) and I find it adds another flavor dimension to fruit recipes. I’m not sure if it would do that in this sauce though; just thought I would ask before I try it!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      November 15, 2019 at 12:48 PM

      I think that’s a great idea Emily, especially if you like ginger. I wouldn’t go too overboard, maybe a half teaspoon or so.

      Reply
  33. Cinthia says

    April 19, 2019 at 5:20 PM

    I love this sauce with the citrus herb turkey and gravy recipes! Always our go to on the holidays.
    Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      May 5, 2019 at 6:05 PM

      Thanks so much Cinthia!

      Reply
  34. Jill says

    March 9, 2019 at 5:38 PM

    Love this recipe!! It uses ingredients I almost always have on hand and it comes together so quickly and easily. We just finished up our oranges so I had to skip the orange peel, but an extra splash of orange juice more than made up for it.
    This will be our new go to recipe for cranberry sauce.

    Reply
  35. Layne says

    February 16, 2019 at 11:17 AM

    I can’t wait to try this recipe – we love cranberry sauce!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      February 18, 2019 at 9:36 AM

      I know you’re going to love it!

      Reply
  36. Christy Denney says

    February 8, 2019 at 7:43 PM

    I’ve been searching for the best cranberry sauce and this is it.

    Reply
  37. Kristen says

    January 14, 2019 at 9:45 AM

    This truly is the best cranberry sauce recipe I’ve tried! Thanks so much for sharing!

    Reply
  38. Mandy @ South Your Mouth says

    January 14, 2019 at 6:16 AM

    I made this last Thanksgiving and my whole family fell in love! I never knew homemade cranberry sauce was SO EASY to make! Thank you for sharing this recipe!

    Reply
  39. kim holdbrook says

    December 25, 2018 at 7:36 PM

    Best cranberry sauce ever! Have been making it for years, never thought to add a cinnamon stick! Brings it to a new level, will never go back. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      November 3, 2019 at 2:25 PM

      Thank you so much Kim!

      Reply
  40. Blythe says

    December 24, 2018 at 1:39 PM

    Can the cinnamon stick be substituted for some ground cinnamon if you haven’t a stick on hand? If so, how much of it ground would you say to use? Thanks! I made it last year and it was amazing, loved it! This year I forgot to get cinnamon sticks though

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      November 3, 2019 at 2:25 PM

      Yes, in a pinch! Let’s say 1/2 tsp.

      Reply
  41. Michelle says

    December 23, 2018 at 11:20 AM

    After seeing how easy this was and so darn tasty, I am confused as to why I haven’t been doing it for years!!! Thanks for sharing

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      November 3, 2019 at 2:25 PM

      I’m so glad you gave it a try!

      Reply
  42. Kieran Jukes says

    December 20, 2018 at 6:05 AM

    Tastes amazing. I’m using it to make bacon, Brie and cranberry puff pastry tarts. I’m going to add 60ml of port to the next batch.

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      November 3, 2019 at 2:26 PM

      Delicious!

      Reply
  43. Mariam says

    December 17, 2018 at 4:35 PM

    Can this be frozen?

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      December 21, 2018 at 2:07 PM

      Absolutely! Just let it defrost in the fridge.

      Reply
  44. April says

    December 11, 2018 at 11:27 AM

    this came out great, thanks so much for the recipe!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      November 3, 2019 at 2:26 PM

      You’re so welcome!

      Reply
  45. Laura Atkinson says

    December 11, 2018 at 4:11 AM

    I’m excited to make this for Christmas. I wonder if I can make ahead and freeze?

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      November 3, 2019 at 2:26 PM

      You sure can!

      Reply
  46. Jessica S says

    December 3, 2018 at 2:25 PM

    Loved it!

    Reply
  47. Karl says

    December 1, 2018 at 4:00 AM

    I presume that you can use frozen cranberries

    Reply
  48. Graziella Costanzo says

    December 1, 2018 at 3:23 AM

    I’ve made this for years, only I add a tablespoon (more or less) of Grand Marnier or Cointreau. Delish and easy recipe, thx for reminding me! Only problem, I live in Italy now and don’t have access to fresh cranberries, oh well!

    Reply
  49. Gabi says

    November 25, 2018 at 6:19 PM

    This was such a hit on thanksgiving, I had to make more to have with the leftovers!

    Reply
  50. April says

    November 25, 2018 at 10:56 AM

    I have never made homemade Cranberry Sauce, now I’m Addicted!! I had to make 4 batches because it was so good. Used the leftovers to make some thumbprint cookies and cranberry bars. This will be my new favorite Thanksgiving recipe. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      November 3, 2019 at 2:27 PM

      MMmmm! Love the idea of using it with thumbprint cookies!

      Reply
  51. Stefanie says

    November 24, 2018 at 7:25 AM

    I made this last year for Christmas dinner I hosted for the family. Everyone went crazy over this sauce!! They are asking me if I’m making it again this year, thank you for sharing the recipe!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      November 3, 2019 at 2:27 PM

      Thank you so much Stefanie!

      Reply
  52. Cheri Reed says

    November 23, 2018 at 9:21 PM

    Your Best Cranberry Sauce Ever was awesome and sooooooo yummy! The cinnamon stick and orange peel added a hint of both flavors. My family( 20 of them) loved it for Thanksgiving Dinner. It will definitely be a keeper!
    Thank you so much for this delightful recipe that I plan to make over, and over, and over, etc!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      November 3, 2019 at 2:27 PM

      So happy to hear that Cheri!

      Reply
  53. Susan says

    November 23, 2018 at 1:08 PM

    I will be making this again next year! Only a couple of us in my family love cranberry sauce, which is ok with me because that’s just more for me! Ha! I LOVE the tartness and how easy this is to make! Thank you!! It didn’t last long!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      November 3, 2019 at 2:27 PM

      Thank you so much Susan!

      Reply
  54. Mary says

    November 23, 2018 at 7:53 AM

    My family said this was the best cranberry sauce they have ever had. Thank you for this delicious recipe. It made our Thanksgiving complete.

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      November 3, 2019 at 2:28 PM

      I really appreciate you stopping by Mary – thank you!

      Reply
  55. Melissa says

    November 22, 2018 at 12:10 AM

    I’m so excited to make this! Just cause my sister is being annoying lol, can you serve this warm??

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      November 3, 2019 at 2:28 PM

      You can but it won’t have thickened up entirely.

      Reply
  56. Jennifer says

    November 21, 2018 at 6:28 PM

    Should I remove the cinnamon stick and orange peel once done cooking the cranberries?

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      November 3, 2019 at 2:28 PM

      Before serving, yes.

      Reply
  57. Joni says

    November 21, 2018 at 3:15 PM

    Absolutely amazing & delicious ?
    Quick & easy to make!!

    Reply
  58. Shari says

    November 21, 2018 at 1:13 PM

    Hi! Delicious cranberry sauce!! I am making it for the 2nd year in row. Just wanted to know, how much is 1 seving?

    Reply
  59. Tressa says

    November 21, 2018 at 1:08 PM

    I just made this and it’s delicious! Do you remove the orange peel and cinnamon sticks? Or leave them in there?

    Reply
  60. Anita says

    November 21, 2018 at 12:24 PM

    Very good. Used brown sugar instead of white and added applesauce. Like some of the others i used ground cinnamon

    Reply
  61. Victoria says

    November 21, 2018 at 11:40 AM

    Just made this; super easy and delicious! Hopefully it will convert my canned-jelly loving fiance.

    Reply
  62. tessa says

    November 21, 2018 at 9:36 AM

    Yum! Just made it for our celebration on Saturday. Just wanted to mention that I used slightly more cranberries, but only a half a cup of sugar and I think it’s great with a bit more tang! 😉 Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
  63. Amber says

    November 21, 2018 at 8:25 AM

    Thanks for the recipe! Quick question. Should I remove the orange peel and cinnamon stick when it’s finished cooking?

    Reply
  64. Bonra says

    November 20, 2018 at 8:47 PM

    Can this be made with craisins (dried cranberries)?

    Reply
  65. Sommer says

    November 20, 2018 at 5:34 PM

    Super excited to try this! If making in advance do you remove the cinnamon stick and orange peel after cooking?

    Reply
  66. Carolyn Dallara says

    November 20, 2018 at 5:13 PM

    Do you remove the cinnamon stick before or after cooled?

    Reply
  67. Janie says

    November 20, 2018 at 2:34 PM

    I just made this waiting for it to kool. My question to you is after it’s kool do you take the cinnamon stick out?

    Reply
  68. Kelly says

    November 20, 2018 at 1:20 PM

    I just made this and I have always hated cranberry sauce. This stuff is delicious! When I store it, do I leave the orange peel and cinnamon stick in as well? Thank you!

    Reply
  69. Lisa Nielsen says

    November 20, 2018 at 12:37 PM

    Would you think I could add two apples to this without changing any of the other ingredients?

    Reply
  70. Colleen says

    November 20, 2018 at 9:19 AM

    Second year I’ve used this recipe! Love it. I add 1/8 tsp of cground clove, 1/8 tsp nutmeg too!

    Reply
  71. Brooke says

    November 20, 2018 at 8:23 AM

    My boyfriend ate my orange right before I went to make this ☹️ Will it still turn out without the orange peel?

    Reply
  72. Julie Ann says

    November 18, 2018 at 5:23 PM

    I made this last year for Thanksgiving and everyone loved it!!!! So I cant wait it to be a show stopper this year too!!! Thank you so much for posting this!!!

    Reply
  73. Courtney says

    November 18, 2018 at 3:37 PM

    Just made this today so it can sit awhile before Thursday. It. Is. So. Good!!!! I seriously could eat the entire batch right now. Thanks for an amazing recipe!

    Reply
  74. Brittany says

    November 17, 2018 at 5:07 PM

    This sauce is amazing! I had to prep early this year since I am at the end of the semester for ny masters program and we are traveling for Thanksgiving with a couple more things to make by Tuesday night! Thanks for the grest recipe. I left out the orange peel and cinnamon stick and just added cinnamon!

    Reply
  75. Stephanie Manley says

    November 14, 2018 at 10:53 AM

    I love this isn’t too tart, or too sweet.

    Reply
  76. Jan says

    November 13, 2018 at 7:29 PM

    How many points is this on the Freestyle program on Weight Watchers?

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      November 14, 2018 at 8:41 AM

      That’s a great question! I’m sure they haven an app for you to plug in the ingredients and find out!

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    • Diane says

      November 21, 2018 at 12:33 PM

      I just used WW calculator and it’s 6 points per serving. How big is a serving?

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  77. Sandy says

    November 9, 2018 at 6:00 AM

    This is the best cranberry sauce EVER. Thank you!

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    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      November 14, 2018 at 8:50 AM

      Thanks Sandy!

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  78. Ben Rayl says

    November 9, 2018 at 4:59 AM

    Wow, just wow. This sauce is perfect, and so easy to make!

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    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      November 14, 2018 at 8:51 AM

      Super easy, super delish.

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  79. Toni | Boulder Locavore says

    November 9, 2018 at 1:07 AM

    This cranberry sauce looks absolutely amazing! Can’t wait for Thanksgiving to make this!

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  80. Lori says

    November 8, 2018 at 10:00 PM

    It’s my favorite way to make it!

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  81. Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes says

    November 8, 2018 at 8:14 PM

    I want to dive face first into a big bowl of this!

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  82. Brenda says

    November 8, 2018 at 7:24 PM

    Easy, fresh, and delicious. Thank you so much!

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  83. Joanne says

    November 8, 2018 at 6:39 PM

    I love the texture and “thickness” of this sauce. It’s perfect!

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  84. Liz says

    November 8, 2018 at 6:08 PM

    This reminded me of my MIL’s cranberry sauce! Seriously delicious!!!

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  85. Barbara Schieving says

    November 8, 2018 at 5:38 PM

    Love this make ahead recipe.

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  86. Melissa Sperka says

    November 8, 2018 at 9:29 AM

    There’s absolutely nothing like this cranberry sauce made with fresh cranberries!

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  87. Milisa says

    October 30, 2018 at 6:23 PM

    I love homemade cranberry sauce and this one is a keeper!

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    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      November 2, 2018 at 5:56 PM

      Me too! It goes so well with so many things! Thanks Milisa!

      Reply
  88. Tony says

    March 4, 2018 at 8:11 AM

    I modified the recipe a bit and enjoyed the result. 1/4 cup of Fireball Whiskey, 3/4 cup of orange juice, added a 1/4 teaspoon of ground cloves, 4 tablespoons of white sugar and 4 tablespoons of real Maple sugar. The finish is tartier than most recipes but that’s a personal taste. I did use the orange rinds and cinnamon stick. Yummy. Can’t wait to serve it up with the turkey dinner tonight!

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    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      March 4, 2018 at 3:07 PM

      I love your modifications! Sounds amazing!

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  89. Bernice says

    January 9, 2018 at 4:24 PM

    I made a double-batch for Thanksgiving. Everyone liked it. I took the extra and put it in a plastic container and froze it, hoping i could use it later. It froze just fine. It thawed, re-set and was just right for serving as it did the first time I served it.

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  90. Tracy says

    December 24, 2017 at 11:43 AM

    How many cups of cranberries is 13 oz?

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    • Tracy says

      December 24, 2017 at 11:43 AM

      I mean 12 ounces

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  91. Stephanie says

    December 24, 2017 at 3:53 AM

    This is so easy I have been making now for two years. Thank you for sharing!

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  92. Emily says

    December 23, 2017 at 6:51 AM

    I know it calls for frozen cranberries, but can I use fresh?

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  93. Lorri says

    December 4, 2017 at 8:27 AM

    I made the cranberry sauce with fresh local berries…Oh my gosh! Absolutely delicious!

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  94. Kathie says

    November 26, 2017 at 6:07 PM

    My husband are new to the keto diet. You cranberry sauce recipe was much better than any we have had before. Thanks

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    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      November 29, 2017 at 9:26 AM

      So glad you enjoyed it Kathie!

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  95. Tara says

    November 22, 2017 at 8:43 PM

    Made this recipe last year and made it again this year! Your the bestest! Hugs and Happy Thanksgiving!

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  96. Amy says

    November 22, 2017 at 5:28 PM

    Do I need the orange peel because I don’t have any oranges on hand.

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    • Sullivan says

      November 22, 2017 at 7:56 PM

      No you don’t I just finished making it with out the orange peel and I’m totally happy with the results

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  97. Darlene says

    November 22, 2017 at 5:08 PM

    I just finished making this. And i must say..it turned out PERFECT and YUMMY. Was so easy.
    I don’t believe i will be buying canned anymore.

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  98. Nancy says

    November 22, 2017 at 4:12 PM

    This is the second time I’ve made cranberry sauce. I love this recipe…it was easy and tasty. It looks great and thickened up nicely.

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  99. Dianne Carmena says

    November 22, 2017 at 10:21 AM

    Made this today and it turned out soooo good!! Thanks for a super easy and tasty recipe! I tweaked mine just a little by adding a tsp of almond flavoring! Thanks again!!!

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    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      November 22, 2017 at 12:40 PM

      Oooh! Love the addition of almond! Yummy! Thanks and Happy Thanksgiving!

      Reply
  100. Lene says

    November 21, 2017 at 5:22 PM

    I can’t wait to try this! I have never made homemade cranberry sauce but started looking and this looks super easy and hopefully I can start a tradition that my kids will do as they start their own families! I’ll let you know if it was a hit!!! Thank you ?

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  101. Becky says

    November 21, 2017 at 3:50 PM

    Mine is not as thick looking as yours. Does it get thicker when it cools?

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    • Jane says

      November 22, 2017 at 6:57 AM

      Mine also isn’t thick. I’m hoping it thickens as it cools.

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      • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

        November 22, 2017 at 12:42 PM

        It does thicken as it cools but use the video as a reference point as to when to pull it off the heat.

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    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      November 22, 2017 at 12:45 PM

      It thickens as it cools, yes.

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  102. Ritchie says

    November 14, 2017 at 10:05 PM

    Why can’t I print your recipes?

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    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      November 16, 2017 at 8:07 AM

      What happens when you click the print button Ritchie? A new page should open up. If it doesn’t open up the print dialogue box, just right-click and hit print. Hope that helps!

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  103. Liz says

    November 12, 2017 at 7:04 PM

    Can this be frozen or canned?

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  104. Nikki says

    November 8, 2017 at 5:12 PM

    WHAT is the fridge life on this ?
    Can it be frozen as well? Or would it loose it’s fresh flavor ?

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  105. Cindy C. says

    November 7, 2017 at 2:15 PM

    This outstanding cranberry sauce had the perfect balance of tart to sweet. I am delighted I found your recipe. Thank you.

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  106. Brenda says

    November 5, 2017 at 2:21 PM

    Can this be frozen

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  107. Brehon says

    October 16, 2017 at 12:16 PM

    I was wondering if this recipe could be canned, or would it throw off the flavors.

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  108. Gillian says

    October 8, 2017 at 5:30 PM

    THANK YOU! I made this for canadian thanksgiving tonight and it was SO good!! best recipe i’ve found for cranberry suace! x

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    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      October 8, 2017 at 7:17 PM

      You are so sweet! Happy Thanksgiving!

      Reply
  109. Stephani says

    October 7, 2017 at 1:11 PM

    I have made this for a a year now. This is easy to make and so much better then canned.

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    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      October 8, 2017 at 3:38 PM

      Couldn’t agree more! Thanks Stephani!

      Reply
  110. sister location says

    May 10, 2017 at 1:21 AM

    Yummy… It’s absolutely delicious

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    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      May 10, 2017 at 1:36 PM

      Thank you!

      Reply
  111. Jenna says

    December 21, 2016 at 3:35 PM

    Hi there, can I use cinnamon powder instead of a cinnamon stick?

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    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      December 22, 2016 at 11:33 AM

      Sure Jenna!

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  112. Candi says

    December 8, 2016 at 6:34 PM

    This is the recipe I’ve used for years – except I use all orange juice instead of water. I just don’t understand how anyone could go back to canned after using this recipe!! By the way, made the cranberry orange shortbread cookies today followed recipe exactly. They are amazing!! Will make more!!

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  113. Trish - Mom On Timeout says

    November 29, 2016 at 12:58 PM

    Hi Donna! Since I’m not there, it’s hard to tell where you went wrong. I would recommend watching the video I provided as reference. If you’re cutting your cookies thicker than I did, they will, of course, take longer to cook.

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    • Colleen says

      December 12, 2020 at 12:44 PM

      This really is the best!!! I’ve never liked canned cranberry sauce so I’ve never bothered to actually make it…. this recipe has changed everything!!

      Reply

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