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How long does cranberry sauce, homemade last?
Cranberry sauce, homemade keeps for about 7 to 10 days in the refrigerator. Counted from when you open or store it, unless the package says otherwise.
| Where | How long |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 7 to 10 days |
It is not recommend freezing cranberry sauce, as after thawing, it may become too watery.
Storage times are the USDA FoodKeeper guidance for quality and safety, not a guarantee; a printed use-by date on the package comes first. Source: USDA FSIS FoodKeeper (CC0), fetched 2026-10-27, category Condiments, Sauces & Canned Goods.
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