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Easy Homemade Cranberry Sauce With Fresh Herbs

11/18/2016 Updated: 01/12/2022 By Karrie 9 Comments

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A savory Easy Homemade Cranberry Sauce With Fresh Herbs to grace your holiday dinner table this year.  Made with fresh or frozen cranberries, this sauce is sure to become a family favorite.

Easy Homemade Cranberry Sauce With Fresh Herbs

A perfect homemade cranberry sauce for the holidays

I'm loving this cranberry sauce because it's:

  • tangy
  • savory
  • a little sweet
  • the perfect accompaniment to any meat or fish
  • INSANELY quick and easy to make
  • So it's time to ditch the canned stuff and make this healthier, homemade version! 

Learn how to make homemade cranberry sauce

Easy Homemade Cranberry Sauce With Fresh Herbs

I developed this homemade cranberry sauce recipe to go with another dish I made for the Cape Cod Cranberry contest. 

Since everyone needs a cranberry sauce recipe for the holiday, I decided it would be a good idea to post it separately...but y'all will have to promise to come back next week to check out my last Thanksgiving recipe of the year and the contest's recipe.

Then it's on to better things for this blog...like Christmas cookie recipes!  WOOOHOOO SUGAR!!!

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What to serve with herb cranberry sauce?

So Thanksgiving is less than one week away and I'm sitting here wondering where the past year has gone.  Can't believe the holidays are already upon us and I have zero Christmas gifts bought.  RUH ROH!

One thing I do know for sure is what I'm serving for Thanksgiving with this homemade cranberry sauce:

  • Easy Roasted Herb Turkey
  • Sweet Potato Casserole with Streusel Topping
  • Fresh Ginger and Shallot Green Beans
  • Sweet Potato Rolls with Bacon Butter
Easy Homemade Cranberry Sauce With Fresh Herbs

I love whole berry homemade cranberry sauce so much that I could eat a big bowl of it, with a spoon, on it's own, for breakfast. 

That's not too outrageous because it's probably better for you than most of the sugar-crack cereals out there. 

I'm also going to make it again for Christmas and serve it with this Double Rum Smoked Turkey.  It's so good with smoked meats.

Try this quick and easy homemade cranberry sauce with fresh herbs on your holiday dinner table this year. 

Let me know in the comments below how you liked it and what you served with it. 

P.S. I'd LOVE to see your social media photos so please tag me on Instagram or Facebook!

Easy Homemade Cranberry Sauce With Fresh Herbs

An easy homemade cranberry sauce with fresh herbs to grace your holiday dinner table this year.  Can make ahead and freeze for later use! 
5 from 1 vote
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Course: Condiment
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 2 ¼ cups
Calories: 370kcal
Author: Karrie | Tasty Ever After

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces fresh or frozen whole cranberries
  • ⅔ cup demerara sugar
  • ¾ cup water
  • ¼ cup dry sherry (can substitute orange juice)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons fresh rosemary , minced
  • 1 ½ teaspoons fresh sage , minced
  • 1 ½ teaspoons fresh thyme , minced
  • ¼ teaspoon each salt and fresh ground black pepper
  • the zest from 1 fresh whole organic lemon

Optional garnish: minced fresh rosemary, thyme, and/or sage leaves

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    Instructions

    • In a medium saucepan over high heat, combine all ingredients and stir well. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low heat.  Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until all cranberries have "popped" open and the sauce has thickened.  Mash the cooked cranberries with the back of a wooden spoon to break up the cranberries and make the sauce thicker.
    • Remove from heat and let cool for a few minutes before placing in a serving dish.  Serve warm or cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator until ready to use.  The sauce is better if made the day before to give time for the flavors to meld together.
    • Optional:  top with minced fresh rosemary and sage leaves to add additional herb flavor.

    Recipe Notes & Tips:

    • Sauce will keep tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to a week or frozen up to one month.
    Nutrition Facts
    Easy Homemade Cranberry Sauce With Fresh Herbs
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 370
    % Daily Value*
    Sodium 11mg0%
    Potassium 185mg5%
    Carbohydrates 88g29%
    Fiber 8g32%
    Sugar 73g81%
    Vitamin A 175IU4%
    Vitamin C 25mg30%
    Calcium 28mg3%
    Iron 0.9mg5%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Comments

    1. Cheryl

      November 14, 2018 at 2:27 pm

      I'm wondering if anyone has successfully canned this sauce? It sounds like something I would enjoy on muffins all year!

      Reply
      • Karrie

        November 19, 2018 at 3:14 pm

        Hi Cheryl, I don't know if anyone has, but don't see why it couldn't be done. Great idea on putting this on muffins, especially cornbread ones!

        Reply
    2. simonacallas

      January 20, 2017 at 2:10 pm

      5 stars
      I love cranberries but I only used them in cakes. I would love to try this sauce, I am sure it's tasty and easy to make. Congratulations for the video! ❤

      Reply
    3. Beeta @ Mon Petit Four

      November 22, 2016 at 11:06 pm

      Wow, Karrie - I love the addition of fresh herbs! I can just imagine how awesome this smells as it's cooking! P.S. I really like the Elf gif!

      Reply
    4. Rachelle @ Beer Girl Cooks

      November 22, 2016 at 1:57 pm

      How did I miss this fantastic video! This cranberry sauce with herbs sounds perfect to me. I can't wait for the cookies! Woot!

      Reply
    5. annie@ciaochowbambina

      November 21, 2016 at 12:38 pm

      5 stars
      Nothing compares to homemade! And this cranberry recipe takes the cake! I love the addition of the herbs! Oh my!! A perfect addition to the holiday table! Happy Thanksgiving, my friend!

      Reply
    6. Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop

      November 19, 2016 at 11:57 am

      I love the idea of adding herbs to the cranberry sauce! My favorite is a bit of turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce all in one bite!

      Reply
    7. Dawn @ Girl Heart Food

      November 19, 2016 at 10:09 am

      Sometimes the best meals are the unplanned ones so if you have no clue what you're having, no biggie and I'm sure that you will pull of the best meal eva!! And I love your video, by the way! You're a real pro at those now! This sauce looks fantastic and SO much better than that canned stuff. Love the herb addition...never done that before. Looking forward to what recipe you'll be sharing next week and definitely can't wait to see those Christmas cookie recipes. I need to get going on my Christmas shopping too. I do have some done, but now I really have to get at it. I want to be able to enjoy the weeks leading up to the big day and not have to be shopping, ya know? P.S. I love that movie. One of my faves and I could watch over and over again. Hope you guys are having an awesome weekend! xoxo

      Reply
    8. TammyRenea @SanPasqualsKitchen

      November 18, 2016 at 7:49 am

      I've never made my own cranberry sauce but if I did, I would be this one!! Great recipe. Happy Thanksgiving!!!

      Reply

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