Best 5 Cranberry Glop Recipes

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In the realm of holiday classics, few dishes evoke the festive spirit quite like cranberry glop. This retro dessert, often served at Thanksgiving and Christmas gatherings, is a delightful blend of vibrant red cranberries, crushed pineapple, chopped nuts, and a medley of sweet spices, all enveloped in a gelatinous glaze. With its vibrant hue and irresistible texture, cranberry glop is a feast for both the eyes and the palate. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, this beloved recipe offers a simple and rewarding experience, transforming humble ingredients into a showstopping dessert that is sure to become a family favorite.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CRANBERRY ALMOND GORP



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     dessert

Time 30m

Yield 20 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 stick unsalted butter
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 1/2 cups dried cranberries
1 1/2 cups slivered almonds
1 1/2 cups trail mix
1 1/2 cups pretzel nuggets, lightly salted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Melt butter, brown sugar, and maple syrup in large pot over medium heat. Stir in cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice. Add cranberries, almonds, and trail mix and stir to combine. Once ingredients are all combined add pretzels and stir in.
  • Spread mixture on greased cookie sheet. Bake 20 minutes or until mixture is crunchy and lightly browned.

CRANBERRY GLOP



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My family fights over this great Thanksgiving side dish that was first brought to our table by my Aunt Joan more than ten years ago. It's the only thing I've found that will convert even the most die-hard canned cranberry eater to a fresh berry advocate.

Provided by BRITTM

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cranberry Dessert Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups fresh cranberries
3 cups coarsely chopped, peeled apples
¾ cup white sugar
1 cup rolled oats
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup chopped pecans
½ cup dark brown sugar
½ cup butter

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 3 quart casserole dish.
  • In a medium bowl, toss together the cranberries, apples and white sugar. Pour into the prepared casserole. Mix together the oats, flour, pecans and brown sugar in the same bowl. Spread evenly over the fruit in the dish. Pinch off small pieces of butter and arrange them on top of the oat mixture.
  • Bake, covered, for 50 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove the lid and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the top is toasted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.6 calories, Carbohydrate 33.5 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 57.4 mg, Sugar 22.8 g

CRANBERRY FRUIT RELISH



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Categories     Condiment/Spread     Thanksgiving     Quick & Easy     Low Sodium     Cranberry     Orange     Apple     Pineapple     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 4 cups, serving 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 navel orange, peeled and chopped coarse
1 cup chopped fresh or drained canned pineapple
a 12-ounce bag of cranberries, picked over
1 Granny Smith apple, peeled and chopped coarse
1/2 cup sugar, or to taste

Steps:

  • In a food processor grind together in batches if necessary the orange, the pineapple, the cranberries, and the apple until the mixture is chopped fine, transfer the mixture to a bowl, and stir in the sugar. Let the mixture stand, covered and chilled, for at least 2 hours. The relish may be made about 2 days in advance and kept covered and chilled.

HOT CRANBERRY GLOGG



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This is a nice, easy glogg recipe that's not too heavy on the alcohol. I like to serve this on Christmas Eve.

Provided by Hey Jude

Categories     Beverages

Time 25m

Yield 7 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups cranberry-apple juice
2 cups dry red wine
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup water
1 whole cinnamon stick
3 whole cardamom pods, lightly crushed
4 whole cloves
1 slice orange, thin unpeeled
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup whole blanched almond

Steps:

  • In a glass or stainless steel bowl, combine juice, wine, sugar, water, cinnamon, cardamom and cloves (at this point, you can cover and refrigerate it until you need it).
  • Warm glögg in a pan over medium heat just until heated through- don't boil or the alcohol will boil off and then it's no fun.
  • Float orange slice on top.
  • To serve, keep warm over a candle or on an electric warming tray.
  • Ladle into cups, adding raisins and almonds to individual servings.
  • To make non-alcoholic, omit sugar and water and use 2 cups more cranberry-apple juice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.4, Fat 5.4, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 10, Carbohydrate 55.6, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 48.8, Protein 2.6

CRANBERRY GUMDROPS



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This unique treat combines two holiday favorites- the tangy flavor of cranberry and a sweet chewy candy. I've made them for years. They're popular with all ages.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
1/2 cup cold water
1 can (16 ounce) jellied cranberry sauce
2 cups sugar, divided
3 packages (3 ounces each) raspberry gelatin
Additional sugar, optional

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, sprinkle unflavored gelatin over water; let stand for 2 minutes to soften. Add cranberry sauce and 1 cup of sugar; cook over low heat until sauce is melted and sugar is dissolved, about 10 minutes. Whisk until smooth. , Remove from the heat and add raspberry gelatin; stir until completely dissolved, about 3 minutes. Pour into an 8-in. square dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and let stand at room temperature for 12 hours or overnight (do not refrigerate). , Cut into 1-in. squares; roll in remaining sugar. Place on baking sheets; let stand at room temperature for 3 hours. Turn pieces over and let stand 3 hours longer. Roll in additional sugar if desired. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 85 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 11mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh cranberries. Fresh cranberries have a brighter flavor than frozen cranberries.
  • Don't overcook the cranberries. Overcooked cranberries will become mushy and lose their tart flavor.
  • Let the cranberry glop cool completely before serving. This will help it to thicken and set.
  • Serve cranberry glop with a variety of foods. It can be served as a side dish, a topping for desserts, or even as a spread for sandwiches.

Conclusion:

Cranberry glop is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to use up fresh cranberries and is a perfect addition to any holiday meal. With its tart and tangy flavor, cranberry glop is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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