Canned cranberry sauce is nostalgic and delicious. But this Thanksgiving, try to make it from scratch. It may sound complicated, but it’s actually quite easy. The best part about being homemade is the flavors and textures can be customized to suit your needs. These cranberry sauce and relish recipes will be a welcome addition to your holiday spread.
Whose Side Are You On Cranberry Sauce
“The great cranberry debate; canned or homemade? Well, I grew up with my grandmothers, aunts and my mother opening a can of cranberry sauce. It always came out of the can with the ridges intact and went to the table exactly that way. Now I will admit as a kid, it was one of the few things I liked at Thanksgiving; the sweet yet tangy flavor and the smooth consistency was a delight to the senses! When I started cooking myself one of the first holiday meals I tackled was Thanksgiving and the cranberry sauce was my highest priority to investigate and make my own. Over the years I have developed this easy cranberry sauce that is a continual crowd pleaser.” – KC
Traditional Cranberry Relish
“For the holidays, we serve up several different cranberry sides. This is more of a relish dish and absolutely satisfying. The combination of orange juice, pulp, apple, cranberries, and fresh ginger just dances on your palate. It even makes a great pie filling as well.” – Megan
Amazing Cranberry Sauce
“I came up with this recipe because I didn’t have a couple of things the original recipe asked for, so I improvised. The results were amazing and everyone raved about it!” – Brooke
Peach Schnapps Cranberry Sauce
“My cranberry sauce has been a big hit with my family for years. I usually double or triple the recipe for the holidays when serving a large crowd. It is best made a day or two in advance so the sauce can form a gelatin consistency when refrigerated. I always end up sneaking little bites here and there until it is served…I call it quality control testing.” – Jacinda
Maple Cranberry Sauce
“One of my favorite parts of a holiday dinner is the cranberry sauce. I thought it would be nice to try replacing the sugar with maple syrup. The cranberry sauce turned out pretty good and it was really easy to make.” – Kevin
Spiced Cranberry-Orange Relish
“The subtle spicing adds depth to the dish, and leaves you wondering what makes this so much better than the usual cranberry relish?” – Carol
Texas Cranberry Relish With Candied Pecans
“Great any time of the year.” – Tammy
Tequila and Lime Jalapeno Cranberry Sauce Recipe
“A quick and easy homemade cranberry sauce made with fresh cranberries with some jalapeno heat and a hit of lime and tequila.” – Kevin