8 Cranberry Sauces We Adore
The scarlet starlet of Thanksgiving puts sassy sweetness on the dinner plate. Here are eight must-try canned and homemade sauces.
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Why we like it: Produced in small batches, this sauce has a pure, clean taste.
Where to get it: NewEnglandCranberry.com, 12 oz., $6
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Why we like it: It's the ready-to-use sauce you grew up with -- and a proven crowd pleaser, with whole berries and a mild, sweet-tart flavor.
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Why we like it: Vinegar adds powerful zing to this relish-style sauce. Citrus complements chunks of fruit and vegetables.
Where to get it: RobertRothschild.com, 11 oz., $8
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Why we like it: Fresh ginger and lime juice add an appealing hint of fruit to this to 20-minute sauce. You can even make it ahead and chill it in the fridge for up to three days.
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Why we like it: You can flavor this sauce with Zinfandel wine or cranberry juice. Fresh mint adds freshness -- and the sauce is equally delicious warm and cold.
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Why we like it: Fresh fennel adds a captivating licorice-like flavor and crunch. Cut down on last-minute prep by making it in the morning and chilling it until serving time.
Why we like it: Ingredients like persimmon and rosemary add a surprising (but still delicious) twist to this unique sauce. It's also quick to make -- just 30 minutes from start to finish.
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