Cranberry sauce is a staple on most Thanksgiving tables. Â But did you know that cranberries have some incredible health benefits? Â For such a tiny little fruit, they really pack a powerful punch! Â Just look at some of their benefits:
But I know that most people don’t load up their Thanksgiving plate for the health benefits offered, so I’ll get right to the recipe. Â Actually, cranberry sauce is something that I’ve never served at Thanksgiving. Â Why, you ask? Â Because I thought it was gross and I didn’t like it. Â Growing up, we always had canned cranberry sauce. Â I was definitely not a picky eater or a food snob, but the thought of some jello-like substance just sliding out of a can and completely retaining its shaped really grossed me out. Â So when I started serving my own Thanksgiving meals, cranberry sauce was nowhere to be found on my table.
I recently got some cranberries in my co-op basket and debated what to do with them. Â Oddly enough, cranberry sauce was the first thing that popped into my head. Â Perhaps if it wasn’t in the shape of a can, I would like it. Â What the heck, it’s worth a shot, right?!? Â I’m so glad I tried it! Â I actually do like cranberry sauce and love the way it tastes with turkey. Â I totally get it now! Â It really is good and belongs right next to the turkey! Â Now I will share with you my simple, 3 ingredient slow cooker cranberry sauce!
Ingredients Instructions
http://myrealfoodfamily.com/3-ingredient-slow-cooker-cranberry-sauce/
What is your favorite Thanksgiving food?
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
That sounds good to me. Especially since I live right next to a cranberry bog.
Dawn says
I love using my slowcooker! I also love use cranberries since they are so healthy for you! Thanks for sharing!
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Franc Ramon says
Cranberry has a lot of health benefits and has a really great taste. I am sure to love this.
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Courtney says
Omg yummy!! Gunna save this for turkey day!!!!
Aisha Kristine Chong says
Sounds good – and seems like a perfect combination too!
Amby FElix says
I love cranberries and their health benefits! I would love to try this recipe! 🙂
HilLesha says
I’m not much into cranberry sauce, but my mom has it have every Thanksgiving. She’d love this recipe.
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Rebecca says
I am very unfamiliar with cooking with cranberries. I had no idea of all the health benefits and now I want to make something!
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Jeanine says
yum! we love cranberries at our house! My husband loves cranberry sauce so I should try this for him!
Catherine S says
I have never made my own cranberry sauce, thanks for the recipe. I wasn’t aware cranberries had so many health benefits.
rochkirstin says
There are many good health benefits of cranberries. The problem is that they are very limited here and the price is expensive.
Ann Bacciaglia says
I would love to try to make my own cranberry sauce. This recipe is so simple and looks delicious.
Pam says
I always make my own cranberry sauce, but I´ve never tried it in the slow cooker. That´s such an easy recipe, I may have to make it this year.
Andrea Callahan says
That’s an easy recipe. I use canned cranberries.
Michelle says
Thank you so much for sharing! Looks yummy and healthy too! 🙂
Elizabeth O. says
I have a soft spot for cranberry! Love that rich sauce…
Kae James says
I’ll have to forward this to my cousin. She loves cranberry sauce. This is right up her alley.
Liz Mays says
I usually do mine on the stove but this is a nice alternative. I may try it!
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Rosey says
Right on the whole can thing! The first time I tried real cranberry sauce I was so amazed at how delicious it really was!!
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Taylor says
Cranberry sauce is my favorite part of Thanksgiving! It looks so good!
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Grace | A Shutterbug's Lair says
Oh… this is nice!! I just hope I can find fresh cranberries here in the local market..
Celebdirtylaundry says
NOthing better than cranberry sauce on a beautiful thanksgiving dinner, it goes so well with the turkey and stuffing!
Brandy says
I have always used canned cranberry sauce, but this sounds like it would have more flavor. I love cranberries so certainly going to give this a whirl!
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Lynndee says
I haven’t tried this but after learning about the benefits, I am eager to make this too. I think my boys will love it.
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Cindy (Vegetarian Mamma) says
Seriously, 3 ingredients and a slowcooker! What more could you ask for? Love that its so simple!
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Kristen says
I would love to pour this over chicken. yum
Myrabev says
I love cranberries but more as juice than sauce dont know why. I used to give to most patients for UTI but I didnt know about the dental part I should start using it then.
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Melanie says
What a simple but healthy dish! Love easy dishes that taste good!
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Leon Bailey says
I’m not a fan of natural cranberries, but my family uses them yearly, so this will definitely work for them. Share, I shall with them.
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Camesha says
I love cranberries! Cranberry sauce is a must have for Thanksgiving dinner.
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Kath Rivera says
I haven’t tried cranbery sauce before. This one looks yummy! I’ve tasted a cranberry juice and I like it.
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