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    Home » Recipes » Seasons » Fall

    3-Ingredient Homemade Cranberry Sauce

    Published: Oct 26, 2020 Modified: Oct 26, 2020 by Candice This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Cranberries on a gold baking sheet.

    Simple, and different than the usual cranberry sauce. It's something you'll want to eat all cranberry season long. Plus, this easy recipe only uses 3 ingredients!

    Raw cranberries on baking sheet.
    TABLE OF CONTENTS hide
    1 Why Make this Recipe
    2 The 3-Ingredients & Variations
    3 Cranberry Sauce FAQs
    4 Looking for more Thanksgiving recipes?
    5 3-Ingredient Roasted Cranberries

    Why Make this Recipe

    Why fuss around with sauce that takes hours to make when you can make this tried and true 3-ingredient version that is easy enough for the kids to make?

    If you’re looking to perfect a reliable and delicious recipe, this one is ideal. It’s simple to master and always produces a crowd-pleasing sauce. Plus it only has three ingredients, so you can get creative and put your own twist on it if you like. Cranberry sauce is a staple for the holidays, and is worth getting right!

    I love these roasted cranberries as a topping over ice cream, too.

    The 3-Ingredients & Variations

    Cranberries in a bowl next to honey and an orange.

    fresh or frozen cranberries - pour your cranberries onto a lined or non-stick baking tray. Drizzle with the honey, pour over the orange juice and cook 15-18 minutes at 400F until the cranberries start to burst.

    Add the orange zest while still warm and toss to coat. Then, cool before serving, or serve warm! It's the perfect side dish and tastes great spread on bread for turkey sandwiches the next day.

    Variations:

    • Variation 1: Use apple juice instead of orange juice.
    • Variation 2: Add 2 teaspoon of chopped tarragon.
    • Variation 3: Use brown sugar instead of honey.
    • Variation 4: Add ½ teaspoon of red pepper flakes.
    • Variation 5: Cook them in a saucepan instead of roasting them.

    Cranberry Sauce FAQs

    Do you serve it hot or cold?

    Usually, it is served straight out of the can or chilled. This sauce can be served at room temperature or warm.

    How do you make it less tart?

    I prefer my cranberry sauce a little tart, but if you'd like it a little sweeter, you can add a tablespoon of honey at a time until you reach the desired sweetness.

    How do you fix cranberry sauce that is too sweet?

    You can add a splash of apple cider vinegar or lemon juice. But do so sparingly.

    Looking for more Thanksgiving recipes?

    Try some of these favorites that get requested every year!

    • Front view of a slice of pumpkin pie with whipped cream on top.
      The Perfect Pumpkin Pie
    • Cast iron pan with bread and sausage stuffing.
      Apple and Sausage Stuffing with Tarragon
    • Matcha & Chocolate French Silk Pie
    • Saucy brussel sprouts in a bowl.
      Pomegranate Molasses Roasted Brussel Sprouts

    ...or just enjoy all my Fall season recipes here! You can also get my (FREE) Thanksgiving ebook, Thanksgiving Sides & Desserts here!

    I love hearing from you! You can also FOLLOW ME on INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK, and PINTEREST to see more delicious food and what I’m up to.

    Cranberries on a gold baking sheet.
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    3-Ingredient Roasted Cranberries

    Simple, and different than the usual cranberry sauce. It's something you'll want to eat all cranberry season long. Plus, this easy recipe for cranberry sauce only uses 3 ingredients!
    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Cook Time20 minutes mins
    Total Time25 minutes mins
    Course: Condiment
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free, Kosher, Vegetarian
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 43kcal
    Author: Candice

    Ingredients

    • 12 oz. cranberries fresh
    • 1 orange zested & juiced
    • 2 tablespoon honey

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 400F.
    • Pour your cranberries onto a baking tray. Drizzle with the honey, pour over the orange juice and cook 15-18 minutes until the cranberries start to burst.
    • Add the orange zest while still warm and toss to coat.

    Notes

     
    If your cranberry sauce is too sweet, you can add a splash of apple cider vinegar or lemon juice. But do so sparingly.
    Usually, cranberry sauce is served straight out of the can or chilled. This sauce can be served at room temperature or warm.
    I prefer my cranberry sauce a little tart, but if you'd like it a little sweeter, you can add a tablespoon of honey at a time until you reach the desired sweetness.

    Some variations:

    • Variation 1: Use apple juice instead of orange juice.
    • Variation 2: Add 2 teaspoon of chopped tarragon.
    • Variation 3: Use brown sugar instead of honey.
    • Variation 4: Add ½ teaspoon of red pepper flakes.
    • Variation 5: Cook them in a saucepan instead of roasting them.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 43kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 66mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 62IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg
    Did you try this recipe?Don't forget to leave a rating and/or comment! And tag @ProportionalPlate on TikTok or Instagram... I'd love to see what you're making.

    This post was originally published in November of 2019 but was republished with new photos, step by step instructions, and tips in October of 2020.

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    1. Carrie Bettencourt

      November 28, 2019 at 5:38 am

      5 stars
      Making this today!

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      • Candice

        November 30, 2019 at 3:55 pm

        Ah!! That makes me so happy to hear... how did it go??

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