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We recently had to perform home repairs that involved drywall, 2×4’s, walls and wall studs, carpet, sub-floor, vinyl siding, windows, paint, caulk and power tools. But I am happy to report that the work is done, the furniture is back in place and I am ready to roll on this Thanksgiving dinner! (I am also happy to report that I maintained my composure and had no meltdowns, not one.)
Oh yeah – we were also without Internet and TV for what seemed like weeks (really a couple of days). I am so happy to be back in the blog world! I think I had more withdrawal issues from lack of blogging than I did with no TV and Internet. Is it possible to be addicted to a hobby? Absolutely!
Have you ever made your own cranberry sauce? I’ve bought the canned variety my entire married life. My husband really loves the cranberry sauce in the can. You know the one that comes out with the ridges imprinted on the sides, like dog food? But for the last few years I’ve seen my friend Mary who blogs at Barefeet in the kitchen make beautiful homemade sauce, and she said it was easy. I had no idea how easy it really was until I tried her recipe.
Mary was right. This is easy, delicious, tart and sweet and may be made a week in advance. Perfect!
I shot these photos while the sauce was still warm. Good golly it is delicious. I hid it in the back of the refrigerator so it won’t be eaten before Thanksgiving.
I love all the blogs I read and find tips and recipes to try every single day. But Mary always has something I want to make. I could blog almost everyday with just her recipes. And they’re always as good as she says they will be. Not trying to gush too much here but just want to share – she has a terrific style and great recipes. Give her a visit sometime soon.
Fresh Cranberry Sauce
Course: Side Dish
Easy, delicious, tart and sweet sauce.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- juice of half a lemon
Instructions
- Combine the water sugar, salt and lemon juice in a medium saucepan. Stir until the sugar is dissolved. Add the cranberries and heat over medium high until it boils. Reduce the heat to medium and continue to cook until the cranberries split or pop. At this point you can cool and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. If you like a smooth sauce press the mixture through a fine mesh sieve placed over a large bowl. Squeeze the pulp and juice from the berries using the back of a spoon.
Recipe Notes
- Recipe adapted from Mary at Barefeet in the Kitchen
Nutrition
Calories: 926kcal | Carbohydrates: 240g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 602mg | Potassium: 276mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 214g | Vitamin A: 204IU | Vitamin C: 48mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1mg
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Here are a few more recipes you might like to try this Thanksgiving holiday!
Turkey Brie Apple & Hot Pepper Jelly Panini
I’m making the chocolate pecan pie and another new recipe I’ll post next week – so please check back! I hope you and your family have a wonderful, blessed Thanksgiving holiday filled with laughter, and enough new memories to last a lifetime! Thanks so much for stopping by!
Tricia
Anette
I bet that sauce would be great on pancakes and waffles!
Tricia Buice
Oh yes, that sounds delicious Anette. Thanks for the suggestion for our leftovers.
Kari Lindsay
This sauce looks so colorful and festive!<br /><br />I nominated you for a Liebster Blog Award.<br /><br />http://www.loavesndishes.com/2012/11/liebster-blog-award.html
The Café Sucré Farine
your cranberry sauce is gorgeous! I can think of a zillion ways to use it too! Hope you're enjoying your newly renovated rooms!
Tanna at The Brick Street Bungalow
Tricia, I am proud to hear there were no meltdowns in the construction process. 😉 Every. single. photo on this page has made my mouth water, in spite of the fact that I am experiencing a gorging-hangover from our meals yesterday at Mom's! LOL! I'll have to checkout Mary's blog. Wishing you a wonderful weekend ~ blessings ~ tanna
iheartvegetables.com
Wow everything looks so great!!
Roz P.
I've never made my own cranberry sauce and yours looks simply outstanding! The pumpkin roll is calling my name! Beautiful! I hope that you have a wonderful Thanksgiving too!
Mary
Ooooh, you are tempting me with that panini again! I LOVE everything about it. I sooo need to try it. Thanks for the very sweet words. I'm glad you like the sauce. I definitely prefer ours strained. My husband and kids could care less as long as I make it!<br /><br />P.S. While I did grow up with canned sauce, my kids aren't familiar with it. So, the other night, while we were eating with
Sue/the view from great island
I love how smooth that sauce is, and such a gorgeous ruby red. I always make chunky cranberry sauce, but now I'm rethinking my approach. I love Mary's food, too, I always feel like eating just what she's posting. Also that panini is dangerously good looking…!<br /><br />Have a happy turkey day with the family!
Big Dude
That panini looks awesome Tricia – Have a happy Thanksgiving
Chatty Crone
Okay that chocolate pea can pie!!!!!!!!!!!!! lol Yummy. Happy Thanksgiving. sandie