Can You Freeze Cranberry Sauce?

Here’s the best way to freeze cranberry sauce including tips for proper storage, thawing, and more.

Can you Freeze Homemade Cranberry Sauce?

Homemade cranberry sauce takes less than 30 minutes to make and it freezes better because it uses fresh cranberries.

cranberry sauce in red bowl with brass spoon

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(The fresher the fruit you use, the better the taste!)

In addition to making classic cranberry sauce, add interesting flavors to mix things up.

Do this within a day of making it.

This way the fresh cranberry sauce will retain its taste even after freezing.

If canned fresh or jellied cranberry sauce is the route for you, its best to avoid freezing it.

Freezing homemade cranberry sauce is easy.

Store It Right:Always remember to label and date your cranberry sauce for freezing.

Homemade cranberry sauce will freeze beautifully for about 3 to 4 months.

Due to its water content, we dont recommend freezing it for longer.

Let the cranberry sauce refrigerate overnight to thaw it.

Stir well before serving.

you’re free to also reheat the thawed sauce on the stove or in the microwave.

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