The History of Cranberry Sauce

Native Americans

Native Americans would crush up tart cranberries and add sweeteners like maple and sugars.

Adapted

English settlers adapted the recipe to be used as a sauce for meats like turkey.

An example of the original cranberry sauce recipe!

1796

In 1796 a new cookbook was published that contained the original recipe for cranberry sauce.

1900s

By the 19th century, it became a holiday staple.

Ocean Spray

In 1912 a new brand of cranberries was made called Ocean Spray. This quickly became the most common brand.

Which is better?

Pros of Modern: Sweet, tastes good

Pros of ancient: chunky, sweet

Cons of modern: unhealthy, weird shape

Cons of ancient: Tastes okay

Conclusion

I tried both and I think modern is better