How do you like your cranberries?

[Mare749]

I usually just cook them on the stove as per the directions on the bag. However, I recently noticed that the bag also has directions for making the jellied variety so was thinking of trying that one.

[Trixxee]

Grew up with the can so I'm fine with that. I've never made any for us because Tony doesn't really like them but one of my best friends used to make one with candied ginger and Pinot Noir - it actually cost about $20 to make it and after a few years when money got tight it was back to the can.

[cjs]

I veer off every few years trying new/different methods/flavors, but seem to always come back to the 1 cup water/1 cup sugar/1 bag cranberries. Love them!!

The one that I do come back to is the one in Journey...Home - adding cilantro, jalapenos and lime.

[Gourmet_Mom]

I've made them like Jean describes, but my crowd is just as happy with canned. So......

[karyn]

I'm the only one in my family who cares about turkey and cranberry...most of my family prefers ham. Sigh... I vary between canned and homemade. This year I'm trying Cherry-Port Cranberry Sauce from last month's Cooking Light. I may buy a can as a backup in case it's not what I wanted. LOL!

[Mare749]

Oh, this is going to be a tough decision. All three variations mentioned sound so good. I'm thinking of using Trixxee's recipe but adding the dried cherries from Karyn's.

[foodfiend]

I usually make the recipe from the back of the bag, subbing oj for half of the water, and adding some orange zest. Basic, but it's tradition.

[Mare749]

Vicci, that also sounds really good. My mom used to make a relish with cranberries and oranges that I liked a lot.

I was also considering doing your Gram's Holiday Salad because it just sounds soooo good, but there are only a few of us who eat cranberries and that salad serves 12.

[foodfiend]

Maryann, I halve my Gram's salad recipe and the two of us have no problem finishing it... The twelve servings are actually small servings, perhaps a third to a half cup max? Served on iceberg lettuce leaves with a dollop of mayo on top is the "traditional" way.

And why don't I make it more often than just on Thanksgiving? It's so good with the apples and oranges and nuts... hmmm...

[foodfiend]

I think that I will try this one, for a change:

Heritage Lane Cranberry Sauce

http://www.vegetariantimes.com/search/he...erry+sauce

Imagine, picking your own wild cranberries!