Made cranberry sauce again
By Lena Kovadlo
@lovebuglena (48983)
Staten Island, New York
December 4, 2025 2:17pm CST
I had another 12-ounce bag of fresh cranberries in the fridge so decided to make cranberry sauce again before they go bad. As usual I used Ina Garten’s make-ahead cranberry sauce recipe. It always comes out really good.
The recipe calls for a Granny Smith apple. I did not have that at home so decided to use what I have—a Cosmic Crisp apple.
Once the cranberry sauce cools down, I will put it in a glass jar and place in the fridge to chill. It is best consumed out of the fridge. I can’t wait to taste it.
While it’s cranberry sauce, it can be eaten in place of fruit preserves. I had some with farmer cheese and it was really good.
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@celticeagle (185057)
• Boise, Idaho
4 Dec
This really sounds delicious. We have the juice right now. So many options in different fruits used. Most any you can imagine.
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@celticeagle (185057)
• Boise, Idaho
6 Dec
@lovebuglena ........Cranberry juices. So many other juices mixed with it. I think I like the grape one the best.
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@lovebuglena (48983)
• Staten Island, New York
7 Dec
@celticeagle oh yeah! I like the mix of juices too.
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@LindaOHio (212887)
• United States
5 Dec
I love homemade cranberry sauce. I haven't made any in years; but cousin #2 makes it when she makes turkey. Yum.
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@lovebuglena (48983)
• Staten Island, New York
6 Dec
Mine turned out really good but I think with a Granny Smith apple it’s better.
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@lovebuglena (48983)
• Staten Island, New York
7 Dec
@LindaOHio The one I do has juice and zest of an orange and a lemon.
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@LindaOHio (212887)
• United States
6 Dec
@lovebuglena She makes hers with oranges and cranberries.
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@lovebuglena (48983)
• Staten Island, New York
4 Dec
I cannot wait to try it. I hope it’ll be just as good if not better with Cosmic Crisp as opposed to Granny Smith.
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@RasmaSandra (93906)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
4 Dec
That sounds really good, My mom used to make the very best lingonberry sauce,
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@lovebuglena (48983)
• Staten Island, New York
5 Dec
Never tried that. Sounds delicious.
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@lovebuglena (48983)
• Staten Island, New York
5 Dec
I’m looking forward to eating some tomorrow.
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@lovebuglena (48983)
• Staten Island, New York
5 Dec
I like dried cranberries as well.
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@lovebuglena (48983)
• Staten Island, New York
4 Dec
So far, it has been really good every time I make it.
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@LeaPea2417 (39424)
• Toccoa, Georgia
4 Dec
I like homemade cranberry sauce and I also like the kind you buy in a can.
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@lovebuglena (48983)
• Staten Island, New York
4 Dec
I don’t think I have ever tried cranberry sauce from a can.
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