3 Ways to Make Cranberry Sauce

Holiday dinners aren't complete without a plate filled with sides. Some may even argue the sides are the dishes that really steal the show.

While it may seem easier to buy canned cranberry sauce this holiday season, nothing tastes better than homemade — and it's so easy to make. The Sides Show shows you how to make a wow-worthy side dish three different ways — including recipes that fit all skill levels and time constraints.

This week Allrecipes' Annie Campbell is teaching you just how easy cranberry sauce can be with a classic recipe, a quick and easy recipe, and a show-stopping recipe that will please all your guests this holiday.

Recipe 1: Classic Cranberry Sauce

From stove to table in just 20 minutes, EatingWell's classic cranberry sauce is a must-try this holiday season. The five-ingredient sauce is the perfect mixture of tart, sweet, and zesty — giving you the iconic taste you crave all year.

Get the Recipe: The Best Homemade Cranberry Sauce

Recipe 2: Quick and Easy Cranberry Sauce

If you're short on time this holiday — and who isn't? — this Allrecipes' dish is the perfect option to take some stress out of the day. The three-ingredient cranberry sauce only takes 10 minutes to make, and it is sure to be a crowdpleaser.

Get the Recipe: Cranberry Sauce

Recipe 3: Showstopping Cranberry Sauce

If you're looking to turn heads with your side dish this year, try this apple cranberry sauce recipe from Martha Stewart Living. This sauce looks and tastes super impressive, but it doesn't require as much effort as you'd think. The full-bodied taste from the onion, apples, and currants will make this cranberry sauce the star of the holiday dinner.

Get the Recipe: Chunky Apple Cranberry Sauce

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