According to Simply Recipes editors, "For the best consistency, make sure the cranberry sauce is thoroughly chilled before serving so it has time to set up. Making it the day before Thanksgiving gives it plenty of time to chill and saves you a task on the day itself."

Even if you’re an experienced Thanksgiving host, you know it’s rare for two Thanksgiving feasts to ever turn out the same. That's because every year (after the post-turkey tiredness has worn off), you assess what people liked,