Holiday Cranberry Sauce

Holiday Cranberry Sauce Recipe


This freshly made cranberry sauce has become a staple at our Thanksgiving dinner. I was never a big fan of cranberry sauce until I tried this one.

Every Thanksgiving my dad had to have his cranberry sauce. The only problem was that he always bought the cranberry sauce in a can. I think this is why I never cared for it because to me it tasted like the can.

For fifteen years now my daughter has been making this delicious cranberry sauce from a recipe she found in a Williams-Sonoma Thanksgiving Guide.

I'm sure my dad would have loved this cranberry sauce, much better than out of a can, I know I do.

Holiday Cranberry Sauce Recipe:

Here is how you make it:
  1. In a medium to a large non-aluminum saucepan, combine the apple cider, sugar water, and cinnamon stick
  2. Place over medium heat and bring to a simmer a light boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar
  3. Add the 2 bags of cranberries; bring to a simmer, and cook, stirring occasionally, until most of the cranberries have burst (about 10 minutes)
  4. Remove the pan from the heat and let it cool to room temperature, transfer to a bowl, cover and refrigerate for a least 24 hours
  5. Remove the cinnamon stick and let the sauce come to room temperature before serving
  6. The sauce must be prepared at least 24 hours in advance and can be prepared up to 3 days in advance.
As always Thanks for stopping by and hope you enjoy it.

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18 comments:

  1. This sounds yummy to make. I have not tried cranberry sauce yet. Thanks for sharing.

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    1. Hi Thelma, This is so very delicious, I hope you give it a try. Thanks and have a wonderful evening :)

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  2. I'll pass this one along to my husband; he is a cranberry fan.

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    1. I hope he likes it, Thanks Cheryl so much for stopping by :)

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  3. Your recipe sounds great! I like the idea of cider in the sauce. I use oranges and orange juice in mine, less sugar, and no water. I love the tartness of a good cranberry sauce.

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    1. I like the idea of orange juice Ruth sound great. Thanks so much for stopping by :)

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  4. Love cranberry sauce and the addition of cider is one I haven't treid...Nice one Sam :)

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    1. Thank you so much Carol. We've been making this one for a long time now. Thanks for stopping by :)

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  5. I just finished preparing our cranberry sauce for Canadian thanksgiving which is this weekend. I used allspice this time. I have always used cinnamon but thought of doing something different. Next time, I'll try this one.

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    1. I hope you had a wonderful Canadian Thanksgiving Mary. Thanks for stopping by :)

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  6. Sounds good Sam. I usually just make mine with sugar and water but will try your recipe this year at Christmas.

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    1. We've been making this Cranberry Sauce for many years now Susan. I really enjoy this one and, I hope you do too. Thanks!

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  7. Sam, congratulations on being the Grand Prize winner on our Thanksgiving Recipes contest on The Writer's Door. This recipe is one I can certainly use! Thank you my friend!

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    1. You are most welcome Nancy. And, thank you and all writers door for giving me the opportunity!!

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  8. I have become a great fan of cinnamon recently, it seems to make everything taste better.

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  9. Love cranberries! I always freeze some when they're available for use later.

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  10. I love cranberry sauce. This is an excellent recipe for it!

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