Best 8 Cranberry Pistachio Sticky Buns Recipes

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Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure as we delve into the art of creating delectable cranberry pistachio sticky buns. These buns are a harmonious blend of tart cranberries, crunchy pistachios, and a delectable sticky glaze, taking your taste buds on a joyous journey. With this comprehensive guide, you'll learn the secrets to crafting these delightful treats that are perfect for any occasion, whether it's a cozy brunch with loved ones, a festive holiday gathering, or a simple indulgence to brighten your day. So, let's gather our ingredients and prepare to indulge in the delightful symphony of flavors that await you in every bite of these cranberry pistachio sticky buns.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CRANBERRY-PISTACHIO STICKY BUNS



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Looking for a fantastic brunch item? Then try these ooey-gooey good sticky buns. They use frozen roll dough and couldn't be simpler to make. The buns rise overnight in the refrigerator, so you just need to bake them the next morning.-Athena Russell, Florence, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup chopped pistachios
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
24 frozen bread dough dinner rolls, thawed
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 package (4.6 ounces) cook-and-serve vanilla pudding mix
2 tablespoons 2% milk
1/2 teaspoon orange extract

Steps:

  • Sprinkle pistachios, cranberries and cinnamon in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Arrange rolls in a single layer on top., In a small saucepan over low heat, melt butter. Remove from the heat; stir in the brown sugar, pudding mix, milk and extract until smooth. Pour over dough. Cover and refrigerate overnight. , Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake until golden brown, 30-35 minutes. (Cover loosely with foil if top browns too quickly.) Cool 1 minute before inverting onto a serving platter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 283mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CRANBERRY PISTACHIO BISCOTTI



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The red and green make a great Christmas cookie. Have used other nuts instead of pistachios with success. If your pistachios are salted, omit the 1/4 teaspoon salt from the recipe.

Provided by Gerry Meyer

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Pistachio Dessert Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 10

¼ cup light olive oil
¾ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ teaspoon almond extract
2 eggs
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ cup dried cranberries
1 ½ cups pistachio nuts

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, mix together oil and sugar until well blended. Mix in the vanilla and almond extracts, then beat in the eggs. Combine flour, salt, and baking powder; gradually stir into egg mixture. Mix in cranberries and nuts by hand.
  • Divide dough in half. Form two logs (12x2 inches) on a cookie sheet that has been lined with parchment paper. Dough may be sticky; wet hands with cool water to handle dough more easily.
  • Bake for 35 minutes in the preheated oven, or until logs are light brown. Remove from oven, and set aside to cool for 10 minutes. Reduce oven heat to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).
  • Cut logs on diagonal into 3/4 inch thick slices. Lay on sides on parchment covered cookie sheet. Bake approximately 8 to 10 minutes, or until dry; cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91.8 calories, Carbohydrate 11.7 g, Cholesterol 10.3 mg, Fat 4.3 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 55.3 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

CRANBERRY GINGER STICKY BUNS



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When I was kid, I was desperate to bake with yeast. I wanted to enjoy the pillow-soft texture that you can only get from warm-from-the-oven, freshly baked, homemade treats. But I could never make my breads rise. Thankfully, as an adult, I've learned how to keep my yeast happy. I always store it in the freezer. That keeps it fresh for longer. And if there is any doubt, I proof it before adding it to the dough. And, if your house is chilly and your dough refuses to rise, you can wake up sleepy yeast in the oven. Set a baking pan of boiling water in the bottom of the oven. Add the baking pan of shaped rolls to the top rack. Keep the oven off and the door closed and the warm steam will help the buns rise.

Provided by Samantha Seneviratne

Categories     dessert

Time 3h40m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature and cut into pieces, plus more for the bowl
1/2 cup whole milk
1 large egg plus 3 large egg yolks
3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for the surface
1/2 cup dried cranberries, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup granulated sugar
One 1/4-ounce package active dry yeast
1 teaspoon kosher salt
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for the baking dish
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 3/4 cups coarsely chopped nuts (such as walnuts and pecans)
1 3/4 cups coarsely chopped nuts (such as walnuts and pecans)
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/4 cup chopped candied ginger

Steps:

  • For the dough: Lightly grease a large bowl and set aside.
  • In a small pot, bring the milk just to a boil over medium heat. Watch closely to ensure that the milk doesn't boil over. Add it to a small bowl and let it cool to 105 to 110 degrees F. (It should be warm to the touch but not too hot.) Add the whole egg and yolks and stir to combine.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the flour, cranberries, granulated sugar, yeast and salt. Add the warm milk mixture and mix just until combined.
  • Switch to the dough hook and knead the dough on low speed until smooth and elastic, about 6 minutes. Add the butter a piece at a time until completely incorporated. Form the dough into a ball, put it in the prepared bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Leave it in a warm, draft-free spot until it has doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  • For the topping: Meanwhile, butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
  • Add 3 tablespoons water to a small saucepan, then add the granulated sugar to the center of the pan. Cook the sugar mixture over medium-high heat, swirling the pan occasionally, until it is a deep amber, 6 to 8 minutes. Whisk in the butter, cream and salt until smooth (be careful, it will sputter). Pour the caramel into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the nuts evenly over the top. Set aside.
  • For the filling: Mix together the brown sugar, cinnamon and salt in a small bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside.
  • When the dough has doubled, tip it out onto a very lightly floured work surface. Knead it once or twice to expel the air and then roll it into a 16-by-12-inch rectangle.
  • Spread the butter evenly over the surface and sprinkle with the reserved filling and the ginger. Tightly roll up the dough and pinch the top seam closed. With a serrated knife, cut the roll crosswise into 12 equal pieces. Set them in the dish with the topping, spirals facing upward. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let them rest until the dough has almost doubled again, about 1 hour. They should look pillowy and all of the rolls will be touching.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Uncover the rolls, set a piece of aluminum foil on a lower oven rack to catch any caramel that may drip and bake until deep golden brown and puffed, 25 to 30 minutes. Give the center roll a wiggle--if it's set in place, the buns are ready to come out. If the middle of that center roll feels soft, give them another few minutes. Let cool on a rack for 5 minutes, then carefully cut around the edge with a paring knife and invert the rolls onto a serving plate. Let cool slightly before eating.

CRANBERRY STICKY BUNS



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Make and share this Cranberry Sticky Buns recipe from Food.com.

Provided by kiwidutch

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 2h30m

Yield 12 sticky buns

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 ounce fresh yeast or 2 tablespoons dry yeast
2/3 cup warm whole milk (90 degrees F.)
4 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
6 tablespoons softened unsalted butter
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon mace or 1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (fresh grated)
1/2 cup coarsely chopped cranberries
3/4 cup softened unsalted butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon lemons, zest of or 1/2 teaspoon orange, zest of, grated
2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter

Steps:

  • DOUGH: Mix together yeast, milk and sugar.
  • Set aside to bloom.
  • Mix the salt, mace and flour together.
  • Add the eggs and butter to the yeast, then pour the dry mixture on top and place on your kitchenaid with the dough hook attachment.
  • Mix for at least 10 minutes, or until smooth and satiny in texture.
  • Add flour as needed.
  • Turn the dough out onto a floured board and knead by hand a few turns or until very smooth.
  • Put into a buttered bowl, cover with plastic wrap and set aside to rise until doubled.
  • FILLING: Mix the nuts together.
  • Mix all remaining ingredients together along with half of the walnut-pecan mixture.
  • Set aside.
  • TOPPING: Spread the softened unsalted butter evenly across the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • Mix the remaining half of the nuts with the brown sugar, the vanilla, and lemon zest and sprinkle over the top.
  • ASSEMBLY: Roll the dough into a rectangle approximately.
  • 12 x 18 inches.
  • Brush with the melted butter except for about 1 inch along one of the 18 inch sides.
  • Sprinkle the cranberry filling all over the buttered dough, the roll it up jelly roll style, pinching at each end and along the seam.
  • Cut the roll into 12 even pieces and place face down, 4 across and 3 down, in the pan.
  • Cover and proof until nearly doubled.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F.
  • for 30- 35 minutes or until the tops are golden brown and the sugar is bubbling up between the rolls.
  • Remove the pan from the oven, wait 5 minutes, then invert onto a baking sheet.
  • Cool and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 539.6, Fat 33.8, SaturatedFat 13.9, Cholesterol 87.5, Sodium 122.1, Carbohydrate 53.9, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 23.1, Protein 8

PISTACHIO MORNING BUNS



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This is a decidedly less-sweet kind of morning bun, topped with a lemony, cardamom-scented sugar for crunch and flavor rather than the typical icing or sticky goo of a cinnamon bun. Unlike most sweet buns, which tend to stale quickly, these stay soft and pillowy long after they cool. The buns are best the day they're baked but will keep, stored airtight at room temperature, for up to 4 days. The recipe time factors in dough preparation. If you already have all-purpose enriched bread dough on hand, this is much swifter work.

Provided by Claire Saffitz

Categories     brunch, pastries, quick breads, dessert

Time 8h

Yield 15 buns

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup/128 grams raw shelled pistachios
1/2 cup/105 grams Demerara sugar
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
3/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup/113 grams unsalted butter (1 stick), plus 1 tablespoon, at room temperature, for greasing the pan
2 tablespoons honey
1 recipe All-Purpose Enriched Bread Dough, chilled
All-purpose flour, for rolling

Steps:

  • Toast the pistachios: Arrange an oven rack in the center position and heat oven to 350 degrees. Scatter the pistachios on a rimmed baking sheet and bake, shaking once, until they're golden brown and nutty smelling, 6 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool completely. Very finely chop the pistachios or crush them beneath a heavy pot, and set aside.
  • Make the filling: In a small bowl, combine the sugar, lemon zest, cardamom and salt, and mix with your fingertips, rubbing in the lemon zest until the mixture is fragrant and well combined. Set aside 1/4 cup of the mixture for sprinkling over the baked buns, then combine the remaining sugar mixture with the chopped pistachios and set aside.
  • Combine 1/2 cup butter and the honey in a small saucepan, and warm over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the butter is melted and the mixture is combined. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  • Prepare the pans: Using a pastry brush, brush the bottom and sides of a 13-by-9-inch baking dish with the remaining tablespoon of room temperature butter, then set the pan aside.
  • Roll out the dough: Remove the dough from the refrigerator and uncover. Scrape the dough from the bowl and place on the work surface. Use the heel of your hand to knock out the gas and deflate the risen dough, which will be quite firm. Dust underneath and on top of the dough with a bit of flour, then roll it out into a rectangle measuring about 22 inches long, 12 inches wide, and a scant 1/4 inch thick, dusting with more flour if necessary to prevent sticking. Try to work quickly to prevent the dough from warming, which will make it harder to slice the buns.
  • Fill and form the buns: Dust off any excess flour, then brush the entire surface of the dough with all but 3 tablespoons of the honey butter mixture. (Reserve the remaining honey butter mixture for brushing over the baked buns.) Sprinkle the pistachio mixture evenly across the surface, pressing it gently into the dough so it adheres. Starting at one of the longer sides, roll the dough into a tight log. If the dough seems very soft, slide the log onto a baking sheet and chill until firm enough to slice, 10 to 15 minutes. Use a serrated knife to slice off the ends of the log, then cut it crosswise into three even sections. Cut each section into five even pieces, so you have 15 total. Arrange each piece cut side up in the prepared baking dish, forming a 3-by-5 grid.
  • Proof the buns: Cover the pan with plastic wrap and let rise at room temperature until the buns are all touching, very puffed, and about doubled in size, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
  • Meanwhile, arrange an oven rack in the center position and heat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Bake the buns: Uncover the pan and transfer the buns to the oven. Bake, rotating the pan 180 degrees after 15 minutes, until the buns are golden brown all over, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and immediately brush with the reserved honey butter. Sprinkle the reserved sugar mixture evenly over top, then let the buns cool completely in the pan.
  • Serve: Use a small serrated knife to cut between the buns and all around the pan, then lift them out one at a time.

EASY CRANBERRY-PECAN STICKY BUNS



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These gooey breakfast buns will have your whole family happily licking their fingers! The recipe is easy to prepare using refrigerated crescent dough, dried cranberries, pecans and other kitchen staples. -Barbara Miller, Oakdale, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1/3 cup dried cranberries or golden raisins
1/4 cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, butter, maple syrup and orange zest. Spread onto bottom of a greased 8-in. round baking pan. Sprinkle with cranberries and pecans., In another bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon. Remove crescent dough from can, but do not unroll; cut crosswise into 12 slices, about 1/2-in. thick. Dip both sides in cinnamon-sugar; place in baking pan, cut side down. Sprinkle any remaining cinnamon-sugar over tops., Bake, uncovered, 18-22 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately invert onto a serving plate. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 175mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

GRAIN-FREE CRANBERRY STICKY BUNS



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This version of cranberry sticky buns is grain free and sweetened with natural sugars. I also used almond milk instead of regular milk.

Provided by Angela Sackett Superhotmama

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes

Time 1h55m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup unsweetened almond milk
3 tablespoons salted butter
2 ¼ teaspoons rapid-rise yeast
1 tablespoon honey
¼ teaspoon salt
3 cups grain-free flour blend, or more as needed
½ cup coconut sugar
½ cup cranberries
¼ cup salted butter, melted
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
½ cup coconut sugar
½ cup salted butter, melted
½ cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Heat almond milk and 3 tablespoons butter together in a saucepan over medium heat until butter is melted, about 5 minutes. Pour into a large bowl and allow to cool until just slightly warm to the touch, about 5 minutes more. sprinkle yeast on top; allow to sit for 10 minutes.
  • Gradually add in honey, salt, and flour to the bowl with the almond milk mixture; mix until fully combined. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and set dough in a warm place to rise for 1 hour.
  • While dough is rising, combine 1/2 cup coconut sugar, cranberries, 1/4 cup butter, and cinnamon in a bowl; set filling aside.
  • Generously butter a round glass baking dish. Combine 1/2 cup coconut sugar, 1/2 cup melted butter, and pecans in a bowl and pour glaze into the buttered baking dish.
  • Roll dough out into a rectangular shape between 2 sheets of waxed paper or parchment paper. Gently peel back the top sheet and spread filling onto dough. Start at one end, using the paper to help, roll dough into a tight log. Place log seam-side down on a cutting board and use a sharp serrated knife to cut into 1 1/2-inch slices. Place buns on top of glaze in the baking dish.
  • Cover and allow buns to rise for a second time, about 15 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bake buns in the preheated oven until golden brown and done in the center, 20 to 30 minutes. Remove from oven and top with glaze. Return to oven and bake until golden brown and centers are done, about 10 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 434 calories, Carbohydrate 59.4 g, Cholesterol 45.8 mg, Fat 22.9 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 11.3 g, Sodium 207.1 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

TANGERINE-PISTACHIO STICKY BUNS



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Tangerine marmalade adds sweet, citrusy appeal to these sticky treats.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Time 50m

Yield Makes 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup packed dark-brown sugar
1/2 cup shelled unsalted pistachios
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
All-purpose flour, for work surface
1 1/2 pounds pizza dough, thawed if frozen
1/3 cup Tangerine Marmalade, or store-bought orange marmalade
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt

Steps:

  • In a food processor, pulse brown sugar and pistachios until coarsely ground. Sprinkle 3 tablespoons sugar mixture into an 8-inch round baking pan (2 inches deep) and drizzle with 2 tablespoons butter.
  • On a lightly floured work surface, roll and stretch dough into a 12-by-18-inch rectangle. Spread with marmalade, leaving a 1-inch border. Top with remaining sugar mixture, sprinkle with salt, and drizzle with 3 tablespoons butter. Starting at a long edge, roll up dough like a jelly roll. Cut crosswise into 8 pieces and place in pan. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm, draft-free place until buns are puffed and begin to touch, about 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place pan on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until buns are golden brown, about 35 minutes. Immediately run a knife around edge of pan and invert buns onto a serving platter. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358 g, Fat 14 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 5 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh cranberries for the best flavor. If fresh cranberries are unavailable, you can use frozen cranberries that have been thawed and drained.
  • To make sure the sticky buns are cooked through, insert a toothpick into the center of one of the buns. If the toothpick comes out clean, the buns are done.
  • Let the sticky buns cool for a few minutes before frosting them. This will help the frosting to set properly.
  • If you don't have a stand mixer, you can make the dough by hand. Just be sure to knead it for at least 10 minutes, or until it is smooth and elastic.
  • You can make the sticky buns ahead of time and freeze them. To do this, bake the buns according to the recipe instructions, but do not frost them. Let the buns cool completely, then wrap them tightly in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 2 months. To reheat, thaw the buns overnight in the refrigerator, then frost them and serve.

Conclusion:

Cranberry pistachio sticky buns are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be made ahead of time, making them a great option for busy families. With their sweet and tart cranberries, crunchy pistachios, and gooey frosting, these sticky buns are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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