I have decided to give pumpkin a break (OK, not true.) I have also decided it’s time to let cranberries shine! How much do you love tart little cranberries? They are easily sweetened with maple syrup, honey, brown sugar, stevia or agave…your choice!
This is a basic recipe for a simple sweet tangy cranberry sauce that’ll knock your socks off!
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There are really no excuses to not make homemade cranberry sauce.
After all ~ real food is simple to prepare…it shines without much effort.
This will take you a whopping 10 minutes from prep to finish.
All you need to do is put the cranberries in a pan with a splash of water and some maple syrup. Add a few pinches of cinnamon or a cinnamon stick.
Bring it to a boil and listen as the cranberries pop and sizzle.
A delight for the eyes, ears and tastebuds!
The sauce thickens as it cooks. I suggest making a Big Batch at a time. It goes quickly.
Think outside the box with your cranberry sauce.
It is excellent as a pancake topping and layered in creamy yogurt parfaits…
Or just eat it as a snack with a spoon.
Do you have a favorite recipe for cranberry sauce? Do you go basic or add all kinds of bells and whistles?
For more Thanksgiving ideas check out Tidy Mom’s 20 Great Ideas for the Thanksgiving Table.
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Cranberry Sauce Recipe Links
- Cranberry Fruit Conserve With a Grateful Prayer and a Thankful Heart
- Cranberry Sauce Jungle Frog
- Cranberry Sauce with Pear and Pomegranate MarlaMeridith.com
- Kickin Cranberry Sauce Graceful Fitness
- Old Fashioned Cranberry Sauce Eat Yourself Skinny!
- Tequila and Lime Jalapeno Cranberry Sauce Closet Cooking
Delicious! I love making cranberry sauce. Thanfully, we can find them fresh here…
Cheers,
Rosa
Thanks Rosa, a great thing they are easy to find in beautiful Switzerland. I was obsessed with all of the ruby red currants when I was there 🙂
Very pretty sauce Marla! I should eat more cranberries!
Heather, cranberries are our favorite little berry this time of year ~ make a big batch of sauce. Bet it will surprise you how much you guys enjoy it!
Thanks for the link Marla! Glad you enjoyed it, I need to cook up a batch myself!
I haven’t thought to use cranberry sauce with yogurt–brilliant idea! Can’t wait to start using cranberries this season.
Jean, this is something that you will crave ~ I promise 🙂
I love cooking with cranberries – I am going to try your recipe but substitute orange juice for the water – this brings flavor, sweetness and liquid.
Lucy, I have done that as well. LOVE that citrus flavor with the tart/acidic cranberries. Apple juice is great too!
Homemade Cranberry Sauce is the only way to go and this sounds amazing! I love trying a new recipe every year.
Cathy, I am always on the hunt for new cranberry sauce recipes. If you have any to share with us feel free to leave them in the comments below.
so simple, so yummy, and such a gorgeous shade of red!
Susan, i know it ~ the red is amazing! Love the way it blends with the white yogurt too. My favorite shade of pink 🙂
so pretty Marla! Breathtaking
Thanks Alison!
Love a good homemade cranberry sauce. Why on earth would people buy them when they are so easy and fast to make! I made one last year with mango, cranberries, ginger, cinnamon…still thinking about it 🙂 Yours is gorgeous!
Averie, the mango is a GREAT idea. One I must try asap. Bet you made that in Aruba??
This looks like a great addition to the Thanksgiving table. I usually go pretty simple, just cranberries and a bit of sweetness.
Carrie, I love your passion for simple, whole food, organic ingredients!
As a New England girl, this recipe warms me to the bone! I love cranberry sauce and this is a perfectly easy recipe for making it from scratch. I always grate a little orange zest in mine… “lightens” it up a little and really makes the cranberry’s natural flavor sing!
Georgia, I agree! Love the color and bright flavor the orange zest adds to cranberry sauce! The flavors make me crave my roots back east too 🙂
I love cranberry sauce, the sweet and sour taste. Great recipe and great photos!
I am excited to start using cranberries again! I think I will be trying this recipe for sure!
WOW!! What a treat! Not only the cranberry sauce but also finding your beautiful and delicious looking blog. I have been eyeballing the cranberries at our local whole foods market but haven’t been sure as to what to do with them. Now, I know. 🙂 I am looking forward to following along with you. ( found you via pinterest )
Have a great week,
Angelina
This looks fabulous Marla!
Thanks for linking up! I featured your post in my wrap up http://tidymom.net/2012/thanksgiving-table-ideas/
Have a great rest of the weekend!
Awesome Cheryl. Thank you very much ~ I just spent a good amount of time over there checking out your favorites. So many great Thanksgiving ideas!
Love your vibrant pictures of this recipe! Add a little cream cheese and it makes a delicious spread on crackers.
Delicious and simple. The touch of maple flavoring makes it special. Just what I’m looking for in a recipe. Thank you!
If I wanted to make a batch with the cranberries I just got on sale and can it…. would I need to add anything to it or just make it as usual and then do a water bath?
Is this seved hot or cold
Room temperature is best!