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
November 11, 2014 at 6:05 amThat sounds good to me. Especially since I live right next to a cranberry bog.
Dawn says
November 11, 2014 at 9:09 amI 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
November 11, 2014 at 10:15 amCranberry has a lot of health benefits and has a really great taste. I am sure to love this.
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Courtney says
November 11, 2014 at 11:10 amOmg yummy!! Gunna save this for turkey day!!!!
Aisha Kristine Chong says
November 11, 2014 at 11:53 amSounds good – and seems like a perfect combination too!
Amby FElix says
November 11, 2014 at 2:48 pmI love cranberries and their health benefits! I would love to try this recipe! 🙂
HilLesha says
November 11, 2014 at 3:57 pmI’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
November 11, 2014 at 4:09 pmI 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
November 11, 2014 at 5:50 pmyum! we love cranberries at our house! My husband loves cranberry sauce so I should try this for him!
Catherine S says
November 11, 2014 at 6:00 pmI have never made my own cranberry sauce, thanks for the recipe. I wasn’t aware cranberries had so many health benefits.
rochkirstin says
November 11, 2014 at 7:04 pmThere are many good health benefits of cranberries. The problem is that they are very limited here and the price is expensive.
Ann Bacciaglia says
November 11, 2014 at 7:31 pmI would love to try to make my own cranberry sauce. This recipe is so simple and looks delicious.
Pam says
November 11, 2014 at 8:03 pmI 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
November 11, 2014 at 8:30 pmThat’s an easy recipe. I use canned cranberries.
Michelle says
November 11, 2014 at 9:15 pmThank you so much for sharing! Looks yummy and healthy too! 🙂
Elizabeth O. says
November 11, 2014 at 9:43 pmI have a soft spot for cranberry! Love that rich sauce…
Kae James says
November 11, 2014 at 10:15 pmI’ll have to forward this to my cousin. She loves cranberry sauce. This is right up her alley.
Liz Mays says
November 11, 2014 at 11:48 pmI usually do mine on the stove but this is a nice alternative. I may try it!
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Rosey says
November 12, 2014 at 2:28 amRight 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
November 12, 2014 at 6:05 amCranberry sauce is my favorite part of Thanksgiving! It looks so good!
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Grace | A Shutterbug's Lair says
November 12, 2014 at 8:26 amOh… this is nice!! I just hope I can find fresh cranberries here in the local market..
Celebdirtylaundry says
November 12, 2014 at 9:04 amNOthing better than cranberry sauce on a beautiful thanksgiving dinner, it goes so well with the turkey and stuffing!
Brandy says
November 12, 2014 at 9:19 amI 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
November 12, 2014 at 9:28 amI 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
November 12, 2014 at 11:20 amSeriously, 3 ingredients and a slowcooker! What more could you ask for? Love that its so simple!
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Kristen says
November 12, 2014 at 1:18 pmI would love to pour this over chicken. yum
Myrabev says
November 12, 2014 at 1:37 pmI 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
November 12, 2014 at 7:48 pmWhat a simple but healthy dish! Love easy dishes that taste good!
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Leon Bailey says
November 13, 2014 at 10:46 amI’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
November 13, 2014 at 10:48 pmI love cranberries! Cranberry sauce is a must have for Thanksgiving dinner.
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Kath Rivera says
November 14, 2014 at 1:19 amI haven’t tried cranbery sauce before. This one looks yummy! I’ve tasted a cranberry juice and I like it.
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