Best 4 Awesome And Easy Cranberry Sauce Recipes

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Searching for the perfect recipe to whip up a delightful and effortless cranberry sauce? Look no further! This article has compiled a collection of the best cranberry sauce recipes that guarantee both taste and ease of preparation. Whether you're a culinary connoisseur or a novice in the kitchen, these recipes are designed to cater to all skill levels and preferences. Get ready to impress your family and friends with a homemade cranberry sauce that will add a special touch to your holiday feast or any special occasion. Let's dive into the world of cranberry sauce and discover the secrets to creating a truly awesome and easy dish that will leave everyone craving for more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

HOLIDAY CRANBERRY-ORANGE CRUNCH



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Cranberry Crunch is a wonderful bar cookie. I prefer to make mine with homemade cranberry relish, but you can make this with a store-bought version.

Provided by Carroll Pellegrinelli

Categories     Cookies and Candy

Time 1h

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 10

For the Cranberry Relish:
2 medium oranges (washed)
12-ounce bag of fresh cranberries (rinsed and drained)
2 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the Bars:
1 1/2 cups uncooked rolled oats
1/2 cup flour
3/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
1/3 cup butter (chilled)

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Early in the day, cut unpeeled oranges into quarters.
  • Remove seeds.
  • Put oranges and cranberries into a food processor .
  • While processing, add sugar.
  • Place in the refrigerator until an hour before you plan to make this bar cookie.
  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 F.
  • Grease an eight-inch square baking pan.
  • In a bowl, mix together the oats, flour and brown sugar. Cut in the butter until nice and crumbly.
  • Place half of this mixture in the prepared pan.
  • Carefully spread with the bottom crust with 1 cup* of cranberry relish**.
  • Top the cranberry layer with the remaining crumb mixture.
  • Bake this cranberry crunch for 45 minutes.
  • Serve this tasty treat warm topped with ice cream.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 476 kcal, Carbohydrate 79 g, Cholesterol 51 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 187 mg, Fat 13 g, ServingSize 9 servings, UnsaturatedFat 6 g

INSANELY EASY CRANBERRY SAUCE



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Whipped this up for Thanksgiving this year and even people who weren't nuts about cranberries couldn't put it down.

Provided by Jacqueline P Slattery

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Cranberry Sauce Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 ½ cups white wine
2 cups white sugar
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1 pinch ground ginger
¾ pound fresh cranberries
¼ pound fresh cherries, pitted and halved

Steps:

  • Combine the wine, sugar, cinnamon, and ginger in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Add the cranberries and cherries. Return to a simmer; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 45 minutes stirring occasionally. Refrigerate until cold before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292 calories, Carbohydrate 61 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 0.5 g, Sodium 5 mg, Sugar 54.5 g

AWESOME AND EASY CRANBERRY SAUCE



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Awesome and easy cranberry sauce for your holiday feast.

Provided by Laura

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Cranberry Sauce Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (12 ounce) bag cranberries
1 Gala apple, cored and cut into chunks
1 pear, cored and cut into bite-size chunks
1 teaspoon lemon juice
¼ cup water
¼ cup white sugar, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Stir the cranberries, Gala apple, pear, lemon juice, water, and white sugar together in a saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and cook at a simmer until the cranberries pop and the liquid is absorbed, 20 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 64.7 calories, Carbohydrate 17 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 0.3 g, Sodium 1.4 mg, Sugar 11.8 g

EASY CRANBERRY SAUCE



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Make and share this Easy Cranberry Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Tonkcats

Categories     < 15 Mins

Yield 1 batch

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package cranberries
1/2-3/4 cup sugar (depending upon how sweet you like it)
1 cup orange marmalade
lemon juice
nuts, if desired

Steps:

  • Spread cranberries in shallow dish so that they are not too thick.
  • Sprinkle sugar over them.
  • Cover.
  • Place in oven at 350 degrees until all are popped open.
  • Remove from oven, mix with marmalade and lemon juice to taste. Refrigerate. ( you could add some nutmeg and cinnamon to this)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1174.2, Sodium 179.2, Carbohydrate 312.1, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 291.9, Protein 1

Tips:

  • Use fresh cranberries. Fresh cranberries are more flavorful and will give your sauce a brighter color. If you can't find fresh cranberries, you can use frozen cranberries, but thaw them completely before using.
  • Don't overcook the sauce. Cranberry sauce should be cooked until the cranberries are softened and have burst, but not so long that they become mushy. Overcooked sauce will be less flavorful and have a darker color.
  • Add sugar to taste. The amount of sugar you add to your cranberry sauce is a matter of personal preference. Start with a small amount and add more to taste. You can also use other sweeteners, such as honey or maple syrup, instead of sugar.
  • Add spices to taste. Cranberry sauce is a great way to use up leftover holiday spices. Some popular spices to add to cranberry sauce include cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger. You can also add a splash of orange juice or lemon juice for a brighter flavor.
  • Chill the sauce before serving. Cranberry sauce is best served chilled. This allows the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken up.

Conclusion:

Cranberry sauce is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be enjoyed with a variety of dishes. Whether you're serving it with turkey at Thanksgiving or chicken at Christmas, or simply using it as a spread for sandwiches or crackers, cranberry sauce is sure to be a hit. With so many different recipes to choose from, you're sure to find one that you love.

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