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Homemade Cranberry Sauce (Video)

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Learn how to make this classic holiday dish from scratch it's easier than you might think!

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jersey

Aug. 24, 2009 7:41 am

how much suger?

bakingboy

Sep. 11, 2009 6:29 am

use about a cup of sugar. I also use a little cinnamon and a few raisins too! It will be the talk of the table!

Campergram6

Oct. 2, 2009 1:17 pm

made this last thanksgiving...Big hit...Have request for this year..

June Maher

Oct. 13, 2009 5:41 pm

I have been making fresh cranberry sause for a few years... It needs a pinch of salt to bring out the sweetness. Also you can use any juice instead of water. Orange juice is good.

Beatrice Fayrewether

Oct. 28, 2009 7:53 pm

I use both the zest and juice of 2 oranges and use less sugar -just 1/2 cup plus 1/2 cup of "brown sugar Twin"- really yummy and tart!

Jilly

Oct. 29, 2009 6:33 am

Very delicious also with 1/4c brandy added. Guests will be asking for more!

beckylynnrohrer@hotmail.com

Oct. 29, 2009 10:41 am

I also add some mandarin oranges and chopped pecans.

TWEETYBIRD46

Oct. 29, 2009 11:45 am

I make it the same way, with orange juice, and splenda instead of sugar. Practically zero calories.

Denise

Nov. 3, 2009 7:18 pm

umm seems very scrumtious. i am interested in making the recipe but i want to substitute the sugar with honey instead seems healthier

BEVERLYJB

Nov. 5, 2009 7:04 am

I have never made homemade cranberry sauce but my daughter does every Thanksgiving and it is so delicious :)

emmen robles

Nov. 7, 2009 2:06 am

THANKS A LOT FOR VIEWING CRANBERY SAUCE.I WILL TRY THIS BECAUSE THIS IS MY FIST TIME TO MAKE CRANBERRY SAUCE.GOD BLESS US ALL

ELLEN

Nov. 8, 2009 10:08 am

I have been cooking fresh cranberries for years except I use 1/4 cup honey instead of sugar and OJ instead of water. Sometimes I add a chopped apple toward the end of cooking for a different texture and sweetness. We prefer the sauce slightly tart than too sweet.

alimeylady

Nov. 8, 2009 10:12 am

Has anyone tried adding a small can of choppped pineapple? Stir in once the cranberries start to cool and let reset it is crunchy and not too sweet.

NancyS

Nov. 8, 2009 4:47 pm

will try this recipe this Thanksgiving. Appears to be easy, and can't wait to tell everyone, I made this myself..thanks for sharing your ideas

kyladee

Nov. 12, 2009 4:33 pm

I too love to add mandarin oranges and some toasted pecans to my cranberry sauce. I might add a little fine chopped apple this year, it is a perfect compliment to our Thanksgiving dinner, and Christmas.

Christine

Nov. 14, 2009 6:30 am

Only a fourth of my family (23 this year) likes cranberries so I may try to cut this in half and add Ellen's ideas. Thanks for sharing everyone. I am new to this wonderful site and this helps alot.

Jaime

Nov. 15, 2009 9:37 am

It doesn't say how much sugar to add just says add sugar????

shiningstar312002

Nov. 15, 2009 1:23 pm

I make my sauce with 1 cup of water, 1 cup of sugar and then add in a cinnamon stick while the cranberries cook down. When the sauce has cooled down I add 1/8 t of vanilla extract.

STILLSWEET43

Nov. 17, 2009 7:43 am

usually a cup of sugar will do

Janean

Nov. 17, 2009 10:43 am

I would like to use some oranges with this, any suggestions?

sammy

Nov. 18, 2009 8:43 am

Lost my recipe and was checking for an idea of the amount of sugar. It's my most requested holiday 'bring alone'. I, too, use OJ instead of water and add two or three under ripe pears. The texture holds really well. A note: This will hold up really well in the fridge for weeks and weeks Also..Make it earlier in the week and give the fruits a chane to 'marry' and meld for a few days. Like stew...better the next couple of days!

daisy carranza

Nov. 18, 2009 8:00 pm

yes! I know Jersey! how much sugar!

slmcm

Nov. 20, 2009 8:15 am

If you are adding anything like apple, orange, nuts etc. you are actually making a cranberry chutney instead of a sauce. Here is the recipe I have been using for about 8 years and just love it the way it is! http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Cranberry-Chutney-I-2/Detail.aspx

tcasna

Nov. 20, 2009 10:22 am

I do the same but I use Equal to sweeten it and add mandarin slices and chopped pecans and the zest from an orange. This is our family tradition.

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