6 Homemade Cranberry Sauces

This is one POWER-Packed post. Full of Cranberry goodness!   

Just in time for the Holidays.

Cranberry Sauce RECIPES

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You cranberry problems are over!

You are bound to find a new favorite recipe here.

I’ve whipped up 6 brand new flavor combinations, they are all DELICIOUS.

I had many taste testers and they agreed they were all delicious, some chose one or two above the others, all in all they said it was fun to have a brand new homemade cranberry sauce recipe that they hadn’t ever considered before.

I think I went cranberry crazy… just a little bit.

I went shopping and piled the cart high with bags of cranberries.

My husband asked it we had a bog or something? No need to put on any waiters, just pick up some bags of cranberries and get started on at least ONE of these recipes. (*I have more cranberry recipes coming up this week on my blog, so start stocking up, or get a bog…just kidding!)

The best part is, you can make the cranberry sauce ahead of time, no need to wait until the last minute.

Don’t miss out trying something NEW this holiday season,

In minutes, you will undoubtedly find a new FAVORITE Cranberry Sauce!

Apple Cinnamon Cranberry Sauce

Fruity and delicious and pieces of apples mixed with cinnamon make this an apple sauce everyone will enjoy!

Apple Cinnamon Cranberry Sauce

 

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Serves: 4 cups cranberry sauce

Ingredients

• 1 cup cranberry juice
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 medium green (Granny Smith ) apples diced (2 cups)
• 12 oz fresh cranberries
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

1. Heat cranberry juice in a medium saucepan add the sugar and when it comes to a boil add in apples, cranberries, boil 8-10 minutes on low.
2. Stir in cinnamon and vanilla.
3. Remove from heat. The sauce with thicken as it cools. You can refrigerate it to speed this up.
4. Can be served warm or cool.

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Honey Almond Cranberry Sauce

This cranberry sauce is sweetened with honey and has a delicious smooth flavor of almonds.

Honey Almond Cranberry Sauce

 

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Serves: 3 cups

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup honey
• 2/3 cup water
• 12 oz cranberries
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds
• 1/4- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Instructions

1. Heat honey and water in medium saucepan until it comes to a boil.
2. Add the cranberries and boil 5 minutes, then add in almonds and extract.
3. Simmer another 5 minutes.
4. Remove from heat. The sauce with thicken as it cools. You can refrigerate it to speed this up.
5. Can be served warm or cool.

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Cabernet Cranberry Sauce

Cabernet cranberry sauce is perfect for any wine lover, it’s full of delicious flavor and a true winner!

Cabernet Cranberry Sauce

 

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Serves: 2 1/2 cups

Ingredients

• 2 cups red wine
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 12 oz cranberries

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan heat wine and sugar on medium heat until it boils.
2. Add the cranberries and simmer 8-10 minutes on low.
3. Remove from heat. The sauce with thicken as it cools. You can refrigerate it to speed this up.
4. Can be served warm or cool.

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Jalapeno Lime Cranberry Sauce

Spicy and sweet is where it’s at with this deliciously flavorful cranberry sauce. A real favorite!

Jalapeño Lime Cranberry Sauce

 

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Serves: 3 cups

Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh lime juice (4 large or 8 small limes approximately) you can add some water to adjust how much lime juice you get to reach a cup.
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 jalapenos diced fine (depending on the heat of the jalapeno adjust to your taste)
• 12 oz cranberries

Instructions

1. In medium saucepan heat lime juice until it comes to a boil.
2. Add in sugar, jalapenos, and cranberries, simmer on low for 8-10 minutes on low.
3. Remove from heat. The sauce with thicken as it cools. You can refrigerate it to speed this up.
4. Can be served warm or cool.

Notes

The jalapenos I regularly find are flavorful but not overly spicy, and I included the seeds. Depending on how spicy your jalapenos are you can include or discard the rib and seeds of the jalapenos.

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Maple Bacon Cranberry Sauce

The sweet and smokey flavor in this cranberry sauce is a true delight to this bacon lover and is a must if you feel the same! Truly surprisingly great flavor.

Maple Bacon Cranberry Sauce

 

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Serves: 3 cups

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup maple syrup (grade B)
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 cup bacon (cooked and crumbled)
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 12 oz cranberries

Instructions

1. In medium saucepan heat maple syrup and water and bring to a boil
2. Add in sugar, cranberries, and bacon.
3. Boil for 8-10 minutes on low.
4. Remove from heat. The sauce with thicken as it cools. You can refrigerate it to speed this up.
5. Can be served warm or cool.

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Lemon Cranberry Sauce

The wonderful fresh flavor of lemons perks up this cranberry sauce into something special.

Lemon Cranberry Sauce

 

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Serves: 3 cups

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup lemon juice (4 medium lemons)
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 12 oz cranberries

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan bring lemon juice and water to a boil.
2. Add in sugar, cranberries and simmer on low for 8-10 minutes on low.
3. Remove from heat. The sauce with thicken as it cools. You can refrigerate it to speed this up.
4. Can be served warm or cool.

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If you like your cranberry sauce “saucier” add 1/4 cup more liquid, if you prefer it really thick, simmer it a minute or two longer.

If you would like the cranberry sauce to be SMOOTH, press it through a fine sieve or mesh strainer with the back of a spoon, discarding the outer coating of the berries.

These recipes are not overly sweet. If you prefer your cranberry sauce on the sweet side add an additional 1/4 cup sugar. If you add it at the end of the cooking time, allow the sugar to melt and stir well so it dissolves.

Cranberry sauce will keep well for over a week (or two) in the fridge. Make sure it’s in an airtight container. I prefer glass jars, they seal great and I just love seeing what’s in the fridge so they make it easy.

Each recipe can be cut it half to make a small batch, or doubled for a larger portion.

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Thanksgiving Leftover Pizza with Turkey and Roasted Cranberries

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