Homemade Cranberry Sauce

Name: Homemade Cranberry Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 cups Cranberries; 1 cup Water; 1 1/2 cups Brown Sugar; Juice of 1/2 an Orange; Zest of 1/2 an Orange; Splash of Vanilla Extract (about 1/2 teaspoon); Pinch of ground Nutmeg (about 1/4 teaspoon); 3 Cinnamon Sticks; Pinch of Salt (about 1/2 teaspoon)

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:20min

This homemade cranberry sauce is not only the simplest dish to prepare for the holidays but it’s also one of the most flavorful. It makes all the difference on the holiday table and totally worth making, as opposed to grabbing some out of a can. Although store-bought will do (as Ina Garten would say), this method really ties everything together. Not only is it much more delicious, but it’s also a healthier alternative and super easy to make. It requires just a little bit of time and is even great to use on a leftover sandwich.

Updated at: Fri, 17 Oct 2025 06:29:40 GMT