Only three ingredients to make Slow Cooker Cranberry Sauce. Perfect for the holiday table.
We love this homemade cranberry sauce for Thanksgiving and Christmas, I even use the leftovers to make my Slow Cooker Cranberry Pork Loin.
You can start this slow cooker cranberry sauce in just minutes in your slow cooker. My mom loves homemade cranberry sauce, but she never has the time to make it.
Years and years ago I made a stove-top cranberry sauce from Barefoot Contessa and my mom still talks about it today. She often gets the homemade style cranberry sauce from Costco for our holiday dinner. I created this easy slow cooker version that cooks all by itself, no babysitting from me.
How to make homemade cranberry sauce in the slow cooker:
You will need:
- 2 pounds fresh cranberries
- 12 ounces orange marmalade (I use Bonne Mamam)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (add to taste)
- Add the cranberries to the slow cooker and pour over the orange marmalade. Stir until the cranberries are coated with the marmalade.
- Cover and cook on high for 4 hours.
- When the cooking time is up, take a wooden spoon and stir an
d pop any unpopped cranberries. - Add brown sugar to taste (I add a half cup to mine).
What can I do with extra cranberry sauce?
- Use on toast like jam.
- Use in recipes such as Slow Cooker Cranberry Pork Loin, Slow Cooker Cranberry Meatballs or even cranberry fluff!
How to store fresh cranberry sauce:
- Place into airtight containers. Place in the fridge for up to a week.
- Freeze for up to 6 months. Thaw in the fridge for 24 hours before needed.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 20
Calories: 87kcal
Equipment
- Slow Cooker – 4 quart or larger
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. fresh cranberries
- 13 oz. orange marmalade (I use Bonne Maman)
- ½ cup brown sugar (add at the end of the cooking time)
Slow Cooker Size:
- 4 quart or larger
Instructions
- Add the cranberries and orange marmalade to the slow cooker, stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours. After the cooking time is up, stir and pop any un-popped cranberries with the back of a spoon. Add the sugar and stir.
- Tip: I often use the cleaned out the jam jar to store the left over cranberry sauce.
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Notes
How do I store fresh cranberry sauce?
- Place into airtight containers. Place in the fridge for up to a week.
- Freeze for up to 6 months. Thaw in the fridge for 24 hours before needed.
Nutrition
Calories: 87kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 52mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 40IU | Vitamin C: 6.9mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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I never liked cranberries until I tried making homemade cranberry sauce and now i love the stuff! I will have to try this recipe over the holiday as we can all use a little extra time away from the stove!
this recipe is awesome !!!!
I think if people really knew how easy making your own cranberry sauce is, that you would find more people doing it! I made my own this year for the first time and was amazed at how easy it was to do. Love the slow cooker method!
It doesn’t get any easier. Love this!
Ok, we usually just open a can, but this looks so much better. I think it is time for a change!
Such a great recipe! I love the addition of orange marmalade!
This is going on my “must make” list! Love the combination with the orange marmalade AND that its made in the slow cooker!
I bet that marmalade really adds a nice touch of orange. Homemade cranberry sauce is a must. I have never been able to go back to the canned stuff since I started making it homemade. What a great way to have homemade without all the stirring :). Great tip for storing in the empty marmalade jar!!
Great idea to make this in a slow cooker. It looks delicious.
How long does it keep in refrig?
I have successfully frozen the sauce for up to 6 months. Lasts a couple of weeks in the fridge, if lasts that long. Great to make a turkey sandwich taste better!
What size slow cooker do you use for this recipe?
This was a 4 quart.
Do you think this could be made in an Instant Pot pressure cooker?
Yes, I think it would do fine!
I bought apricot preserves could this be used instead of orange marmalade?
I think it would taste great!
can you cook on low for 7-8 hours (overnight?)
I have not tried! I think 6-7 would be fine.
Do you serve this warm or do you chill it and serve cold?
Chill and serve cold.
Amazing,
So easy and fabulous. I have made 5 or 6 of your crockpot recipes and every time they are so good.