Recipes Holidays & Events Thanksgiving Recipes Thanksgiving Dinner Recipes 14 Homemade Condiments to Serve With Turkey—That Aren't Cranberry Sauce Bring something new to the Thanksgiving table by making one of these alternatives to cranberry sauce. By Anna Kovel Anna Kovel Anna Kovel is a former food editor for Martha Stewart Living. Anna brings 30 years of professional experience as a restaurant chef, writer, food stylist, and recipe developer. Anna's work can be found in Better Homes and Gardens, MarthaStewart.com, The Via Carota cookbook, and more. Editorial Guidelines Updated on October 4, 2024 Close Photo: Louise Hagger No cranberries, no problem! For those looking for an alternative to cranberry sauce to serve with turkey, there are plenty of condiments to make instead. Consider a chutney with fresh and dried fruit, a tangy citrus marmalade, and even bacon onion "jam." The recipes we've gathered are sweet and tart or savory and aromatic, they include the spices, nuts, and deep flavors we associate with autumn and winter, so you won't miss the cranberries one bit. And if there will be one person at the table who always has to have the cranberry sauce at Thanksgiving, then fine—it's easy to make a batch for them too. Or if you don't mind cranberries but aren't a fan of the usual sauce, we've included a couple of decidedly different cranberry condiments to try. 22 Make-Ahead Thanksgiving Recipes That'll Save You Time on the Big Day 01 of 14 Easy Mango Chutney Johansen Krause A delicious fruity chutney, this recipe calls for mangos, but can be made with apricots or peaches, too. You can make it up to a week ahead. View Recipe 02 of 14 Orange Marmalade A citrus marmalade can be eaten with sweet or savory food. The slices of tart fruit have just enough bitterness in their peel to balance the sweetness. View Recipe 03 of 14 Apple Butter Fruit butter is an old-fashioned term for a puree of fruit that cooks for so long it becomes spreadable. Apple butter is seasonably appropriate to accompany turkey and is not overly sweet. View Recipe 04 of 14 Onion-Tomato Relish A nice mild condiment, this relish features caramelized onions and tomatoes with a subtle seasonings. View Recipe 05 of 14 Mint Jelly Grant Webster Mint jelly is a traditional accompaniment to roast lamb, but it tastes delicious with turkey, too. View Recipe 06 of 14 Rhubarb-Cherry Sauce A luscious sauce made with dried cherries and rhubarb, this goes beautifully with any roasted meat. Follow the first part of the recipe below to make the sauce, minus the pork chops. View Recipe 07 of 14 Quick Pear Chutney EARL CARTER A recipe like this will fall into your annual rotation: it’s pretty and bright, with barely-cooked pears and warm spices. Honey adds a light sweetness, and walnuts add crunch. View Recipe 08 of 14 Bacon Jam MARIA ROBLEDO "Bacon in jam?" you might ask. And we say adding sweet, slowly cooked onions with savory bacon bits to your turkey plate would be a Good Thing. View Recipe 09 of 14 Pomegranate Relish Louise Hagger Raw and bright, fresh pomegranate tossed with lemon and herbs is a most worthy partner to turkey and a superb alternative to a no-cook, chopped cranberry and orange relish. View Recipe 10 of 14 Chunky Applesauce Applesauce may seem like a snack or dessert, but it makes a great side for any roasted meat. Chunky applesauce has a chutney-like feel, thanks to the Granny Smith apples that keep their shape throughout cooking. View Recipe 11 of 14 Herb Relish (Schug) Stephen Kent Johnson This is a traditional Yemeni recipe that's served alongside roasted meats and vegetables. The brightness of the herbs cuts through the fatty richness of a big celebratory meal like Thanksgiving. View Recipe 12 of 14 Cranberry-Orange-Jalapeno Relish This variation on cranberry sauce is sure to be popular. It's a no-cook recipe, bursting with flavor, freshness, and color. View Recipe 13 of 14 Currant Jelly Red currant jam or jelly was traditionally served with game and makes a spectacular partner for turkey. Red currants are naturally quite sour but are sweetened just right in this recipe. It's inspired by the famed preserves of Bar-le-Duc, France, which have been made in the same way since the 14th century. View Recipe 14 of 14 Cranberry Sauce With Ginger and Clove This recipe is an elegant variation on the typical cranberry sauce, featuring the cranberry flavor tempered by fresh ginger. Another bonus, it's very simple to make. View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit