This 5 Ingredient Easy Homemade Cranberry Sauce comes together in 15 minutes. It's the perfect blend of sweet and tart.

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We are in our first week of November, and everything related to Thanksgiving is popular on the site right now.

From the sides to the turkey, everyone is getting ready for their Thanksgiving menu.

One thing that most people let go by the wayside is, the cranberry sauce.

So many people grab a can from the store, chill, slice, and serve. Nothing is wrong with that, I happen to love a slice of cranberry sauce from a can, however, this presents itself just a little bit nicer. It's easy to make, and the only thing you probably need to buy is cranberries.

This easy homemade cranberry sauce with orange only requires 15 minutes of your time and 5 ingredients.

Make this ahead of time, and there is no need to worry about a can this year.

What ingredients do I need to make this easy homemade jellied cranberry sauce?

• cranberries
• oranges
• sugar
• cinnamon
• water

How far in advance can I make homemade cranberry sauce?

Thanksgiving falls on Thursday - you can make this on Monday! Just store in an air tight container in the fridge.

How can I use leftover cranberry sauce?

You can use it to top ice cream, cheesecake, or pound cake. It's also quite tasty when making turkey sandwich's or a turkey and grilled cheese sandwich.

Can I make cranberry sauce without sugar?

You can use maple syrup, honey or agave. The texture and flavors will be different, but still quite delicious.

Holiday dinner inspiration:

• The Best Southern Cornbread
• Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Cranberries
• Simple Southern Collard Greens