Make this sauce ahead and store it in your refrigerator until the big day.

Guarnaschelli: Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images.

Take it from us: If you canstart making food ahead, you definitely should.

a side by side of Alex Guarnaschelli and EatingWell’s Homemade Cranberry Sauce recipe

Photo:Guarnaschelli: Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images. Recipe: EatingWell.

Food internet star Alex Guarnaschelli undoubtedly agrees.

Just last Friday, Guarnaschelli posted a video of her delicious make-ahead cranberry sauce recipe to her page.

One commenter wrote, I double it and make it every year.

Im obsessed and so is my family!

We put it on leftover turkey sandwiches too.

And many other commenters are sharing the same feedback.

Heres how to make this fan-favorite cranberry sauce for your holiday meal.

Guarnaschellis Cranberry Sauce recipe is very simple.

Turn the heat down and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes until the cranberries just start to burst.

You dont want to overcook the cranberries, orthey might turn bitter and mushy.

Try Chef Guarnaschellis recipe or make our own highly-rated and flavorfulHomemade Cranberry Sauce.