Cranberry sauce should be made from scratch—not eaten from a can. If you have never made your own cranberry sauce for your Thanksgiving feast, then you need to give it a try this year! It is incredibly easy to make and so tasty—especially with the added essential oils!

Essential Oil Cranberry Sauce

Servings: 8–10 | Time: 5–10 minutes active; 10–15 minutes inactive | Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup (100 g) sugar
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) honey
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) water
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) orange juice
• 1 bag (12 oz.) fresh cranberries
• 1 toothpick cinnamon essential oil
• 1 drop orange essential oil

Instructions:

1. Bring sugar, honey, water, and orange juice to a boil in a saucepan.
2. Add cranberries. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10–15 minutes or until sauce thickens. Smash cranberries with the back of a spoon, if desired.
3. Remove from heat, and allow to cool completely before stirring in the essential oils.
4. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Extra Ideas:

• If you have leftover cranberry sauce, try spreading it over cream cheese and dipping it with crackers.
• We also like making Thanksgiving sandwiches with cranberry sauce: Spread this cranberry sauce and mayo on your bread, and then layer with turkey, potatoes, stuffing, or whatever else your heart desires.