Cranberry Sauce

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Made from cranberries. Cranberry sauce is a simple relish created by cooking fresh cranberries with sugar. The berries are naturally very sour, so the sugar transforms them into a delicious, sweet-tart condiment.

Thanksgiving favorite. In North America, cranberry sauce is a classic side dish served at Thanksgiving dinners alongside turkey and stuffing. It's become such a tradition that millions of people enjoy it every November.

Holiday tradition worldwide. Beyond Thanksgiving, cranberry sauce is also served during Christmas dinner in Canada and the United Kingdom. Different regions make it slightly differently, with European versions tending to be more sour and North American versions sweeter.

Tastes change by place. The flavor of cranberry sauce varies depending on geography and the recipe used. Some makers add extra sugar for sweetness, while others let the tart berry flavor shine through more strongly.