Cranberry Sauce for Thanksgiving

Cranberry Sauce for Thanksgiving

spectacular molded cranberry sauce

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 20m
Cook Time: 15m
Total Time: 25m
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (18 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

198
Calories
0g
Fat
0mg
Cholesterol
2mg
Sodium
51.2g
Carbohydrate
0.2g
Protein
Cranberry Sauce for Thanksgiving

Recipe Description

This is Cranberry Sauce for Thanksgiving with a difference! It will wow your guests as it stands up, wobbly on one of your favorite seasonal plates. I couldn’t eat turkey without cranberry sauce and this recipe is special to me as it was passed down to me from my great-aunt.

Start by boiling orange juice, cranberry juice and honey in a large pot. Add the cranberries and cook for 15 minutes. The key for this sauce is to stop cooking it after 15 minutes as the pectin will start to break down and the sauce will not set properly. Place in a 3 cup mold and refrigerate. This sauce will keep for up to a week.

To make Cranberry Sauce for Thanksgiving, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Cranberry Sauce for Thanksgiving

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Place all ingredients in a large pot

    1 min
    Step 1 - Cranberry Sauce for Thanksgiving

    Place the orange juice, cranberry juice and honey in a large pot.

  2. 2

    Bring to a boil

    5 min
    Step 2 - Cranberry Sauce for Thanksgiving

    Bring to a boil over medium high heat and simmer for 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add the cranberries

    15 min
    Step 3 - Cranberry Sauce for ThanksgivingStep 3 - Cranberry Sauce for Thanksgiving

    Mix in the cranberries and continue to cook for 15 minutes while stirring occasionally, until the berries burst and the sauce begins to thicken. Remove from the heat and leave to cool for about 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Place the cranberry sauce in a mold

    6h
    Step 4 - Cranberry Sauce for Thanksgiving

    Spoon the cranberry sauce into a 3 cup mold. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours and up to overnight.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Step 5 - Cranberry Sauce for Thanksgiving

    To serve, invert the mold onto a seasonal plate. Serve with your Thanksgiving dinner.

This Cranberry Sauce for Thanksgiving will wow the guests at your Thanksgiving dinner table. It looks spectacular! If you post any photos, remember to tag #cookmerecipes!

About the author

Jeff O'connor

Jeff is a 38-year-old bachelor who prefers not to waste his time on salads and light meals. He’s a true carnivore who knows how to enjoy food to the max! Jeff will tell you how to cook rich and filling meals from scratch, bringing some real meaty decadence to your kitchen. His recipes are sure to satisfy every meat lover!

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (18 reviews)
Peter Johnson
October 22, 2024
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Superb!

Rosemary Thompson
May 20, 2024
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This sauce is a family favorite! My great-aunt's recipe is just superb. It always brings back sweet memories of Thanksgivings past with everyone gathered around the table.

Nina
October 16, 2023
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Superb

Diana
October 15, 2023
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I made this cranberry sauce for Thanksgiving last year, and it was a hit. I love the hint of orange juice! My great-aunt's secret recipe really shone through. Everyone kept asking for more, and it was so easy to make. I can't wait to impress my in-laws again this year.

UncleJo
October 12, 2023
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OMG, this sauce is amazing! Made it for Thanksgiving and it was a hit! Miss my great-aunt tho.

Tina
October 5, 2023
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Superb! I can’t do Thanksgiving without this gem - it reminds me of great-aunt's special gatherings. Love it!

Quinn Anderson
October 4, 2023
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Absolutely delicious sauce!

Juliette
October 3, 2023
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Superb

Xena
June 28, 2023
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Wobbled perfectly! This cranberry sauce was a hit at Thanksgiving. My husband loved it and even said it reminded him of his grandma's recipe. I’m so happy my great-aunt's recipe brought joy to our table.

Becky88
July 11, 2022
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I made this cranberry sauce for Thanksgiving and it was a hit! My great-aunt used to make it, and it brought back fond memories. Simple and delicious.

Xena Matthews
November 23, 2021
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Simply stunning sauce!

Izzy
October 13, 2021
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This cranberyy sauce is simply great! My kids love it, and it brings back lovely memories of family Thanksgivings.

Val
August 18, 2021
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OMG, this cranberry sauce is the bomb! My fam loved it. I added a lil zest, and it rocked Thanksgiving!

Penny
January 10, 2021
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Superb

Greg Miller
December 30, 2020
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Superb cranberry sauce!

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