Ban boring cranberry sauces from the Thanksgiving table. Think: flavor pairings like maple, pears, citrus, rosemary. These sweet-tart Thanksgiving staples (including relishes and compotes) turn a forkful of turkey into something glorious in your mouth.
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RecipeOrange-Maple Cranberry Sauce
Pure maple syrup makes all the difference in this quick and easy 3-ingredient sauce, so avoid artificially flavored syrup. -
RecipeCranberry Relish with Ginger
This ginger-tinged relish is more tart than sweet―a perfect complement to the holiday bird. You can make it the day ahead, if you like. -
RecipeCranberry Sauce with Caramelized Onions
Slow-cooked onions bring extra flavor to this simple sauce, and cloves add warmth. -
RecipeCranberry Sauce with Vanilla, Maple Syrup & Cassis
In this twist on a classic, vanilla mellos the cranberries’ tartness while a little crème de cassis enhances their fruitiness. -
RecipePear, Cranberry & Blood Orange Mostarda
Serve this punchy northern Italian condiment with roast pork, turkey, or game birds, or spread it on crostini with Robiola or Camembert cheese. -
RecipeJellied Cranberry-Orange Sauce
With delicate notes of orange and clove and a bright, sweet-tart cranberry flavor, this ruby-red sauce puts the canned stuff to shame. -
RecipeCranberry-Citrus Compote
In this citrusy gorgeous compote, the cranberries are cooked in the oven so they stay whole and juicy. -
RecipeCranberry Sauce with Star Anise & Port
Of course this sauce is really good with roast chicken, pork, or turkey, but you know a sauce is really, really good when a reviewer suggests you use it to top ice cream. Sounds like a tasty sundae to us. -
RecipeCranberry Sauce with Orange & Rosemary
One way to keep cranberry sauce interesting: flavor the sauce with familiar orange zest and juice, but add a surprising herbal note with minced fresh rosemary. -
RecipeCranberry-Pear Salsa
With a spicy jolt from the serrano chile, this salsa is a refreshing take on the traditional accompaniment to a roasted bird, yet the flavors blend gracefully and don't overwhelm. Leftovers are delicious with tortilla chips or spread on a turkey sandwich. -
RecipeCranberry Sauce with Orange, Ginger, and Thyme
Aromatic notes from fresh herbs and ginger, plus a little heat from cayenne, add excitement to a holiday favorite. Plus, you can do most of the work in advance, then fold in the fresh orange segments on Thanksgiving day.
