Comments on: Thanksgiving Prep: Cranberry Slush

By: Jane Maynard

Jane Maynard — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 23:32:25 +0000

I don’t even know what the original version tastes like, but I would bet big money there’s no difference…well, maybe there is, but seriously, the quick version is FABULOSO. I would just go quick. I think I posted the original because I felt like I SHOULD share great-grandma’s original recipe

By: julie :)

julie :) — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 22:16:43 +0000

Does the quick version taste just as good as the original?? becuase I don’t mind spending the extra energy with the original if it will pay off…?

By: Jane Maynard

Jane Maynard — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 20:00:49 +0000

no, these are great questions!

I freeze the mixture in tupperware containers that keep the stuff relatively flat…does that make sense? Shallow, wide containers are good…it’s just a lot easier to break the pieces out once it’s frozen. So, I have a few different random containers that I use. I would just avoid using one, giant container for all the fluid…at least break it up into smaller containers, it will be a lot easier to work with. Also, if you use something with a lid, if you don’t use it all on Thanksgiving Day, you can keep it in the freezer and mix up slush later!

No chunks, you mash it all up so it’s slushy, smoothie-ish. I use my pastry blender, my mom uses her potato masher.

hope that answers your questions – let me know if it doesn’t!

Jane

By: Alanna

Alanna — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 19:33:12 +0000

Curious as to what you freeze the cranberry mixture in and also is the end result chunks of mixture floating in juice or are you ‘mashing’ it into a smoothie consistency type deal? Forgive me for the beginner 101 questions! Sounds delicious so I want to get it right.

By: Sheila

Sheila — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 21:05:07 +0000

I made this last year, stumbling upon your blog. EVERYONE loved it. Me too. I’m assigned to make it again this year.

By: Kate Pet

Kate Pet — Sat, 27 Nov 2010 15:43:42 +0000

Oh wow, this is even better than the cranberry “cupcakes” that I made instead of the usual cranberry sauce. I’m going to make this tonight since I have all the ingredients that I need. Thanks, Jane!

By: Jane Maynard

Jane Maynard — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 16:24:59 +0000

yea! that’s what I LOVE to hear!

By: Sanjana

Sanjana — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 05:31:58 +0000

Made this for Thanksgiving dinner. It was such a BIG success! I loved that you could have it with or without alcohol. And I loved how much it made! Definitely going to make this again.

By: Ally

Ally — Thu, 25 Nov 2010 10:01:10 +0000

This sounds DELICIOUS! Definitely making it…with vodka…after the kidlets go to bed.

By: Nic

Nic — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 23:00:09 +0000

Thanks Jen & Jane Can’t wait to try this Thanksgiving eve, oh boy!