Thanksgiving Cranberry Sauce
Is it even Thanksgiving without cranberry sauce?
This classic sauce, rich with the seasonal flavors of fresh cranberries, orange, and allspice, is the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving menu!
Ingredients for Thanksgiving Cranberry Sauce:
- cranberry juice
- granulated sugar
- dried cranberries
- fresh cranberries
- orange marmalade
- orange juice
- orange zest
- ground allspice
How to make Thanksgiving Cranberry Sauce:
Into a large pot over medium heat, add cranberry juice and sugar. Stir until sugar is dissolved.
Add fresh cranberries and dried cranberries. Cook, stirring frequently, 10-15 minutes, until cranberries are softened and most of the fresh ones have popped. Remove from heat.
Add orange marmalade, orange juice, orange zest, and allspice. Stir gently to combine.
Allow to cool completely. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours, or until set and chilled throughout.
Serve cool.
Can I make this in advance?
Yes! While the sauce can be served after chilling for a few hours, I’m convinced it only gets better after a day or two in the fridge.
More Thanksgiving classics:
Vegan Thanksgiving Pumpkin Pie – Rich, creamy, and loaded with cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves; the classic spices of the season, this easy and comforting pie continues to be a family favorite year after year.
Spinach Mashed Potato Stuffed Mushrooms – Savory bites of garlicky spinach homestyle mashed potatoes topped with buttery Panko breadcrumbs for an easy yet elegant appetizer
Vegan Thanksgiving Wellington –Loaded with savory quinoa, garbanzo beans, and veggies then wrapped and baked in puff pastry, this holiday roast is loved by vegans and meat eaters alike!
Holiday Roasted Sweet Potatoes – The gorgeous pop of color and irresistible flavor combination make these potatoes perfect for the holiday table!
Cheers!
Ingredients
- 2 cups cranberry juice
- 2/3 cups granulated sugar
- 2 pounds fresh cranberries
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1/3 cup + 1 tablespoon orange marmalade
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon fresh orange zest, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
Instructions
- Into a large pot over medium heat, add cranberry juice and sugar. Stir until sugar is dissolved.
- Add fresh cranberries and dried cranberries. Cook, stirring frequently, 10-15 minutes, until cranberries are softened and most of the fresh ones have popped. Remove from heat.
- Add orange marmalade, orange juice, orange zest, and allspice. Stir gently to combine.
- Allow to cool completely. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours, or until set and chilled throughout.
- Serve cool.
