Best 2 Cranberry And Dried Cherry Sauce Recipes

Cranberry and dried cherry sauce is a delightfully tangy and sweet condiment that can elevate any dish from roasted meats to grilled fish. Made from fresh or frozen cranberries and dried cherries, this versatile sauce is bursting with flavor and adds a vibrant pop of color to your plate. Whether you're looking for a classic holiday sauce or a unique accompaniment to your weeknight meal, this guide will provide you with everything you need to know to create the perfect cranberry and dried cherry sauce.

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DRIED CHERRY AND CRANBERRY SAUCE

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This is a wonderful cranberry sauce that I make every Thanksgiving.

Provided by Atriel

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

Time 8h20m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 ½ cups cranberry juice cocktail
1 cup water
1 cup light brown sugar
1 cinnamon stick, broken in half
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
6 ounces dried cherries
1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries

Steps:

Stir the cranberry juice cocktail, water, brown sugar, cinnamon stick, and allspice together in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Add the cherries to the cranberry juice mixture; cook another 2 minutes. Add the cranberries; continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries pop, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and chill in refrigerator 8 hours to overnight. Remove and discard cinnamon stick before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106.8 calories, Carbohydrate 26.3 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 0.6 g, Sodium 6.5 mg, Sugar 21.5 g

CRANBERRY AND DRIED-CHERRY SAUCE

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Categories Condiment/Spread Sauce Fruit Juice Berry Thanksgiving Cranberry Cherry Fall Bon Appétit

Yield Makes about 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 12-ounce container frozen cranberry juice cocktail, thawed
1 cup water
1 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
1 cinnamon stick, broken in half
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1 6-ounce package dried tart cherries*
1 12-ounce bag cranberries

Steps:

Bring first 5 ingredients to boil in heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Add cherries; cook 2 minutes. Add cranberries; cook until berries pop, stirring occasionally, about 9 minutes. Transfer to bowl. Cover; chill overnight. (Can be made 1 week ahead. Keep chilled.) Discard cinnamon. Serve cold or at room temperature.
Available at specialty foods stores, natural foods stores, and supermarkets

Tips:

For a tarter sauce, use more cranberries and less sugar. For a sweeter sauce, use more sugar and less cranberries.
If you don't have dried cherries, you can use other dried fruit, such as raisins or apricots.
To make the sauce ahead of time, simply prepare it according to the recipe and then store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When you're ready to serve, reheat the sauce over low heat until it's warmed through.
This sauce is also great served over ice cream, yogurt, or pancakes.

Conclusion:

Cranberry and dried cherry sauce is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used to add a pop of flavor to a variety of dishes. It's perfect for Thanksgiving dinner, but it can also be enjoyed year-round. With its bright red color and tart-sweet flavor, this sauce is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table.