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Slow Cooker Crockpot Homemade Cranberry Sauce

This Slow Cooker Crockpot Cranberry Sauce recipe allows you to say goodbye to stove-side stirring and hello to hands-free, flavorful magic. This homemade version features the flavors of cinnamon and oranges. Whether you're preparing for a holiday feast, a special dinner, or simply seeking a delicious accompaniment for your favorite dishes, the slow cooker comes to the rescue.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword Crockpot cranberry sauce, homemade cranberry sauce, slow cooker cranberry sauce
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Servings 10 servings
Calories 55kcal

Ingredients

  • 16 oz cranberries
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon or 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 2 tablespoons sweetener or sugar Start with 1 teaspoon and taste repeatedly until desired taste is met.

Instructions

  • Add all of the ingredients to the slow cooker. (You may elect to add the sugar and sweeteners at the end so that you can adjust to taste.)
  • Cook on High for 3-4 hours or on Low for 7-8 hours.
  • Taste repeatedly and adjust sweetener and spices as necessary.
  • Chill for 2 hours to thicken and if you prefer chilled cranberry sauce.

Notes

You can use either fresh or frozen cranberries in this recipe. If using frozen you don't have to defrost them, but I recommend rinsing off any ice crystals if present.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 55kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g