Homemade Cranberry Sauce
There are a lot of things that are easier to buy from the grocery store, but honestly, making my own cranberry sauce for the Christmas and holiday season isn't just a tradition in our house; it tastes SO MUCH better than the shop-bought stuff! Homemade cranberry sauce is surprisingly simple to make, and at its most basic, all you really need is cranberries and sugar. However, I like to make mine a little more special for Christmas by adding clementine zest and juice. The cranberries have that unmistakable sharp tartness, and the clementine adds a lovely citrusy sweetness that makes the whole thing feel extra festive without overpowering the flavour of the berries. Now, for my dad, I make a special batch of cranberry sauce with port. You don't have to use port, though; you can simply replace it with the same amount of water. You can also leave out the clementine altogether or make a spiced cranberry sauce by adding a cinnamon stick and star anise while it simmers. Th...
