It pairs so nicely with the other flavors of the meal and is part of the tradition of the holiday for me, so it stays on the menu! If you want to know why we eat cranberries this time of year, Martha Stewart has some ideas.

If you need some tips on roasting your Thanksgiving turkey and keeping it moist, click here. 

This cranberry recipe is simple to make and you could easily get your kids involved to help. It is also a recipe you could make ahead, so that you’re free to make other sides {or watch some football} the day of Thanksgiving.

With it’s simple ingredients, you really can’t mess this homemade cranberry sauce recipe up!

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Cranberry Sauce Recipe

The easiest and tastiest Cranberry Sauce Recipe!  The perfect compliment to your Thanksgiving Dinner.

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Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Servings: 12 about 2 1/2 cups

Calories: 77kcal

Author: Erin Henry

Ingredients

• 12 oz. fresh cranberries (about 3 cups)
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest

Instructions

• Bring water and sugar to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
• Add cranberries and simmer, stirring occasionally, until berries just pop, 10 to 12 minutes.
• Stir in zest, then cool.

Notes

Can be made up to 3 days ahead.

Nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using a recipe nutrition label generator.

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Nutrition

Calories: 77kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 24mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 3.9mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.1mg

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

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The Best Cranberry Sauce Recipe 

Leftover cranberry sauce goes well on turkey and panini sandwiches, so it’s perfectly fine to make extra 🙂

Other Leftover Cranberry Recipes

Apple Cranberry Muffins

Quick Cranberry Nut Bread

Eat it for breakfast with yogurt and nuts!

Enjoy! Are you a cranberry lover?

Another side dish that we serve on Thanksgiving every year Roasted Brussels Sprouts.

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