Here's how we did cranberry sauce for Thanksgiving this year (Oct 11
Canada):

High-bush cranberries, picked in July, frozen and cooked with about the
same amount of sugar and water you used, and a squeeze of lemon juice.

You'll think you've died and gone to heaven. There is nothing, nothing
in this world as delicious as high-bush cranberries.

No need to tart them up. The turkey is optional.
Have with warm oat scones next morning.

Zee