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    Published: Nov 5, 2021 · Last Updated: Nov 7, 2021 by Kyndra Holley

    Slow Cooker Cranberry Sauce

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    a bowl of homemade cranberry sauce, garnished with fresh mint and cinnamon
    a bowl of homemade cranberry sauce, garnished with fresh mint and cinnamon
    a bowl of homemade cranberry sauce, garnished with fresh mint and cinnamon

    This Slow Cooker Cranberry Sauce is a classic holiday staple. It is sweet and tart, with with only 4 ingredients, it couldn't be any simpler to make. It can even be made ahead of time. This is an excellent base recipe to build on and customize.

    a bowl of homemade cranberry sauce, garnished with fresh mint and cinnamon
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    Ingredients in Slow Cooker Cranberry Sauce
    Step By Step Instructions
    Recipe Tips and Variations
    More Holiday Recipes
    Frequently Asked Questions
    Other Recipes You Might Enjoy
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    Slow Cooker Cranberry Sauce

    Ingredients in Slow Cooker Cranberry Sauce

    ingredients for homemade cranberry sauce - cranberries, sugar, cinnamon and orange juice

    Ingredient Notes

    • Cranberries: For this slow cooker cranberry sauce recipe, you can use fresh or frozen cranberries. (Try this Baked Brie with Cranberry Sauce)
    • Sugar or sweetener: You can use granulated or powdered sugar, brown sugar, or the natural low carb sweetener of your choice (for a low carb option). I've tested all of these variations and they all work great.
    • Orange Juice: The orange juice add a burst of fresh citrus flavor and a hint of sweetness. You can also use apple juice, or even cranberry juice. You could even use water and a teaspoon of pure orange extract.
    • Cinnamon Stick: If you do not have cinnamon sticks on hand, you can use ¼ teaspoon of ground cinnamon. Taste halfway through cooking, and add more if desired.

    Step By Step Instructions

    a slow cooker with cranberries, sugar, orange juice and a cinnamon stick

    How to make Crockpot Cranberry Sauce

    STEP 1: These steps can be copied from the recipe card or modified where

    a slow cooker with cranberries, sugar, orange juice and a cinnamon stick

    STEP 2: These steps can be copied from the recipe card or modified where

    a bowl of homemade cranberry sauce, garnished with fresh mint and cinnamon

    Recipe Tips and Variations

    • Storage: Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
    • Make ahead: This crockpot cranberry sauce can be made ahead of time and frozen. Simply toss the frozen cranberry sauce into the slow cooker or a sauce pan to reheat when you are ready to eat it.
    • Spice it up: Spice up this homemade cranberry sauce with some warm spices like ginger, cardamom, clove, or nutmeg.
    • Add apples: Make a cinnamon apple cranberry sauce by adding 2 cored, peeled and chopped medium apples and 2 cinnamon sticks.
    • Add liquor: To add more depth of flavor to this slow cooker cranberry sauce, add a splash of Grand mariner, frangelico, whiskey, or even brandy.
    a bowl of homemade cranberry sauce, garnished with fresh mint and cinnamon

    More Holiday Recipes

    • Herbed Butter Roasted Turkey
    • Sugar Free Glazed Ham
    • Roasted Rainbow Carrots with Pecans and Cranberries
    • Keto Pecan Pie
    • Pumpkin Cheesecake Mousse

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How do you make Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce

    Add all ingredients to the Instant Pot, set the pressure cooker to the manual setting and adjust the pressure to high. Set the time for 4 minutes. Once it is finished cooking, let the pressure naturally release.

    How can I adapt this recipe to stove top?

    Put all of the ingredients in a saucepan and cook over medium heat until the cranberries begin to pop, about 10 minutes. Use a fork to smash the berries as they pop. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until thickened, about 10 minutes.

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    a bowl of homemade cranberry sauce, garnished with fresh mint and cinnamon

    Slow Cooker Cranberry Sauce


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    5 from 1 reviews

    • Author: Kyndra Holley
    • Total Time: 3 hours 5 minutes
    • Yield: 6 servings 1x
    • Diet: Gluten Free
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    Description

    This Slow Cooker Cranberry Sauce is a classic holiday staple. It is sweet and tart, with with only 4 ingredients, it couldn't be any simpler to make. It can even be made ahead of time.


    Ingredients

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    • 12 ounces frozen or fresh cranberries 
    • ¾ cup granulated sugar or low carb sweetener, more for a sweeter sauce
    • ¼ cup orange juice
    • 1 cinnamon stick

    Instructions

    1. Heat the slow cooker on the high setting.
    2. Add the cranberries, sugar, orange juice, and cinnamon stick. 
    3. Cook for 3 to 4 hours.
    4. Allow the cranberry sauce to cool in the slow cooker for 30 minutes to allow it to thicken up.

    Notes

    • Storage: Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
    • Make ahead: This crockpot cranberry sauce can be made ahead of time and frozen. Simply toss the frozen cranberry sauce into the slow cooker or a sauce pan to reheat when you are ready to eat it.
    • Spice it up: Spice up this homemade cranberry sauce with some warm spices like ginger, cardamom, clove, or nutmeg.
    • Add apples: Make a cinnamon apple cranberry sauce by adding 2 cored, peeled and chopped medium apples and 2 cinnamon sticks.
    • Add liquor: To add more depth of flavor to this slow cooker cranberry sauce, add a splash of Grand mariner, frangelico, whiskey, or even brandy.
    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Cook Time: 3 hours
    • Category: Side Dish Recipes
    • Method: Slow Cooker
    • Cuisine: American

    Keywords: slow cooker cranberry sauce, crockpot cranberry sauce, instant pot cranberry sauce, keto cranberry sauce recipe, low carb thanksgiving recipes, homemade cranberry sauce recipe

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    1. Cristin says

      November 21, 2021 at 9:50 am

      I would like to add the ginger and clove spices. Do I add them in with everything or add when finished?

      Reply
      • Kyndra Holley says

        November 26, 2021 at 10:58 am

        Add them in with everything else.

        Reply
    2. Paula Porter says

      December 06, 2021 at 7:58 am

      Made this on Thanksgiving and it was easy and delicious. Thank you.

      ★★★★★

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