Best 20 Cranberry Sauce Recipes
Cranberry sauce, a traditional condiment served with various dishes, especially turkey during Thanksgiving and Christmas, is a delightful culinary creation that bursts with tangy and sweet flavors. Made from fresh or frozen cranberries, this vibrant sauce is known for its beautiful deep red color and its ability to complement a wide range of dishes. With its versatile nature, cranberry sauce can be enjoyed as a spread on toast, a glaze for roasted meats, or even as a refreshing beverage. In this article, we will embark on a culinary journey to discover the best recipes for cranberry sauce, exploring different techniques, variations, and flavor combinations to create the perfect accompaniment for your meals.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
PERFECT CRANBERRY SAUCE
For the holidays, make this Perfect Cranberry Sauce recipe from Food Network Kitchen using fresh or frozen cranberries; kick it up with orange or lemon zest.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 37m
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Empty a 12-ounce bag of fresh or frozen cranberries into a saucepan and transfer 1/2 cup to a small bowl. Add 1 cup sugar, 1 strip orange or lemon zest and 2 tablespoons water to the pan and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves and the cranberries are soft, about 10 minutes. Increase the heat to medium and cook until the cranberries burst, about 12 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the reserved cranberries. Add sugar, salt and pepper to taste and cool to room temperature before serving.
CRANBERRY SAUCE MEATBALLS
Cranberry sauce isn't just for turkey anymore! Combined with a few other ingredients, the Thanksgiving staple makes a perfect meatball topper. -Tammy Neubauer, Ida Grove, Iowa
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 30m
Yield about 3-1/2 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Prepare meatballs according to package directions. , In a large skillet, cook and stir remaining ingredients over medium heat until blended. Stir in meatballs; heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 100 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 266mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.
CRANBERRY-ORANGE SAUCE
Why open a can when Tyler Florence's Cranberry-Orange Sauce is so easy to make? It's a fresh take on an old classic, from Tyler's Ultimate on Food Network.
Provided by Tyler Florence
Time 25m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Put all the ingredients into a saucepan over medium heat and simmer until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens, about 15 to 20 minutes. Serve at room temperature or cool and refrigerate. Remove the cinnamon stick before serving.
SPICED CRANBERRY SAUCE
While this spicy cranberry sauce is simmering, the wonderful fragrance of the spices brings back happy memories of when my mother made it for the holidays. My husband and three sons are glad I'm carrying on her tradition! -Allison Thompson, Lansing Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 35m
Yield 2 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until the berries pop and mixture is thickened, about 30 minutes. Cool. Transfer to a serving bowl; cover and refrigerate until chilled.
Nutrition Facts :
CRANBERRY SAUCE WITH APPLES
Fall flavors! Traditional cranberry sauce with the addition of Granny Smith apples. The pectin in the apples helps the sauce to set and brings another layer of flavor to a classic recipe. Make it several days in advance to relieve some of the holiday stress.
Provided by Baking Nana
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Cranberry Sauce Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place cranberries, apples, water, sugar, and cinnamon in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until cranberries pop and apples are soft, about 20 minutes.
- Let cool completely before refrigerating.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 111.8 calories, Carbohydrate 29.4 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 0.3 g, Sodium 1.8 mg, Sugar 25.7 g
PEAR CRANBERRY SAUCE
We don't care for regular cranberry sauce, so I usually perk it up with other fruit. This pear version is the one my family requests most often. It's sweet, tangy and a beautiful ruby-red color. Since it keeps well in the refrigerator, I often make it in advance.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 30m
Yield about 2 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine the pears, water, ginger and cinnamon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Stir in cranberries and sugar. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-12 minutes or until the cranberries have popped and sauce is slightly thickened, stirring several items. , Discard cinnamon sticks. Mash sauce if desired. Cool. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 149 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 0 protein.
EASY PORK CHOPS WITH CRANBERRY PAN SAUCE
This recipe might not look like much, but wait until you try it! If you can,try to use the fresh thyme in place of dryed, it really makes a difference in taste! If you want you can use chardonnay in place of the white wine, I use chardonnay and it worked out quite well. This recipe can be doubled if desired. Serve this with potato pancakes for a great meal!
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Pork
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a heavy skillet over medium heat.
- Season the pork chops with salt, pepper and garlic powder, and saute until browned and cooked through (about 5-6 minutes on each side).
- Transfer the chops to a plate.
- Add in wine to the same skillet; bring to a simmer, scraping any browned bits in the bottom of the pan.
- Stir in cranberry sauce, shallots and fresh thyme; reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until slightly reduced, stirring occasionally about 3-4 minutes).
- Season the sauce with salt and pepper.
- Return pork and any of the juices from the plate into the skillet; cook until heated through (about 1 minute).
- Transfer the chops to a plate.
- Spoon the sauce over the pork.
CRANBERRY ORANGE SAUCE
This is a quick and easy cranberry sauce recipe that will please the entire family. You will never buy canned cranberry sauce again! Prepare up to two days ahead and keep in the refrigerator.
Provided by itsvince
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Cranberry Sauce Recipes
Time 1h25m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Mix cranberries, brown sugar, orange zest, orange juice, and cinnamon sticks together in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until cranberries pop and sauce is thickened, about 15 minutes.
- Transfer sauce to a bowl and refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour. Remove cinnamon stick from sauce and serve at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 60.9 calories, Carbohydrate 15.9 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 3.7 mg, Sugar 11.1 g
CANNED CRANBERRY SAUCE RECIPE
Steps:
- Drain the excess liquid from the cranberry sauce cans and place in a large saucepan. Add remaining ingredients. Bring to boil, constantly stirring for about five minutes. Remove from heat and serve immediately or allow to cool if you'd like it to be more solidified.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 111 calories, Carbohydrate 24 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 0 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 2 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, SaturatedFat 0 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 3 grams sodium, Sugar 18 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams unsaturated fat
CRANBERRY SAUCE MUFFINS
I found a delicious use for that leftover cranberry sauce.
Provided by Mintcookie
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Muffin Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease 18 muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners.
- Whisk flour, brown sugar, white sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and cardamom together in a bowl. Beat cranberry sauce, milk, oil, egg, and vanilla extract together in a separate bowl. Stir flour mixture into cranberry sauce mixture until batter is just-moistened; pour into prepared muffin cups.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Carbohydrate 26.2 g, Cholesterol 11.1 mg, Fat 3.7 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 160.4 mg, Sugar 15.1 g
CRANBERRY SAUCE CHICKEN I
Chicken breasts baked with an onion cranberry sauce for a simple, sweet and tangy dinner. A great company dish to serve with hot, fluffy white rice.
Provided by phaylock
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 1h35m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Arrange chicken in an 11x17 inch baking dish. In a medium bowl, combine the cranberry sauce, soup mix, salad dressing, sugar and ground black pepper. Mix well and spoon mixture over chicken.
- Cover dish and bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Carbohydrate 15.4 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 27.6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 433.1 mg, Sugar 13.1 g
FRESH CRANBERRY SAUCE
A great side dish for Thanksgiving dinner. It can be used as filling for cranberry/cream cheese tarts and also makes a great topping on bagels, corn bread, or cheesecake. Pour into a serving dish or jars and cover. The pectin in the cranberries will make the cranberry sauce gel as it cools. I usually use a fork to mix it up which will make it more pliable.
Provided by Josef Plavjak
Categories Side Dish
Time 20m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Bring water to a boil in a saucepan; add sugar and cook until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Mix cranberries into the sugar water; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until desired consistency is reached, about 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 58 calories, Carbohydrate 15.1 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 0.9 mg, Sugar 13.3 g
PEAR HONEY CRANBERRY SAUCE
Refreshingly sweet, tart and tangy - this recipe is incredibly easy and it's a great change of pace from the usual boring cranberry sauce. The flavor of the cranberries mingles wonderfully with the pear, honey and lemon. It freezes well too!
Provided by Sue S.
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Cranberry Sauce Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, stir together the water and sugar over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil. Stir in pears, and reduce heat to medium. Cook, stirring frequently for 3 minutes, then stir in cranberries and honey. Continue to cook until cranberries pop and the mixture thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest. Cool to room temperature, then store covered in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 176.9 calories, Carbohydrate 47.3 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 0.4 g, Sodium 2.4 mg, Sugar 42.5 g
ORANGE CRANBERRY SAUCE
Cranberry orange sauce with a zing. A perfect complement to the Thanksgiving feast!
Provided by lmaniloff
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Cranberry Sauce Recipes
Time 2h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Stir cranberries, orange zest, sugar, and enough water to cover berries together in a saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil and cook until cranberries begin to burst, 5 to 10 minutes. Reduce heat to low, stir in orange juice, and simmer until flavors blend, about 1 hour. Cool to room temperature and refrigerate until a gel consistency is reached, at least 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 176.2 calories, Carbohydrate 45.4 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 0.5 g, Sodium 3 mg, Sugar 38.7 g
ORANGE CRANBERRY SAUCE
In about 20 minutes, with just a few ingredients, you can have the freshest cranberry orange sauce you've ever tasted. -Susan Hein, Burlington, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 25m
Yield 2 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine the cranberries, sugar, water, Triple Sec and orange juice. Cook over medium heat until berries pop, about 15 minutes., Remove from the heat; stir in orange zest. Transfer to a small bowl. Chill until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 61 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.
GINGER PEAR CRANBERRY SAUCE
This gingery, pear-studded cranberry sauce is simply amazing.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Cranberry Sauce Recipes
Time 2h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine cranberries, diced pear, orange juice, sugar, water, candied ginger, orange zest, star anise, cinnamon stick, garam masala, and salt in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to boil, reduce heat to medium, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until cranberries have softened, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
- Remove cinnamon stick and star anise. Chill until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.5 calories, Carbohydrate 44.1 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 0.6 g, Sodium 79 mg, Sugar 34.4 g
AMAZING PINEAPPLE CRANBERRY SAUCE
This is a variation on classic, fresh Ocean Spray® cranberry sauce! My grandma has made it for years and people who don't like cranberry sauce request that I make this at our events! It's different and great! This is a nice change of pace. and I've yet to meet anyone who doesn't like it! Tastes best if stored in refrigerator overnight.
Provided by Summer Jeremy Womack
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Cranberry Sauce Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Drain juice from canned pineapple into a measuring cup. Fill the measuring cup with enough water to equal 1 cup liquid altogether.
- Stir pineapple juice mixture and sugar together in a saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Add cranberries and return to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until cranberries burst, about 10 minutes.
- Mix pineapple chunks into cranberry mixture. Cool to room temperature before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120.1 calories, Carbohydrate 31.2 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 0.3 g, Sodium 1.2 mg, Sugar 27.9 g
SIMPLE CRANBERRY SAUCE
When you can't eat another bite of buttery mashed potatoes, hearty bread stuffing or herb-infused turkey, reach for the cranberry sauce! Delightfully tart and tangy, this essential side cuts through all those Thanksgiving flavors giving your palate the refreshing break you never knew you needed. With just a fast five-minute prep time, some fresh or frozen cranberries, a little water, sugar, a zest from your favorite citrus and some simmer time-homemade cranberry sauce will be on the table before you know it. The best part? You can make this crimson berry sauce the night before, so come turkey day you'll have one less thing to worry about.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Condiment
Time 3h25m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Rinse cranberries with cool water, and remove any stems or blemished berries.
- Heat water and sugar to boiling in 3-quart saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Continue boiling 5 minutes longer, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in cranberries. Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Continue boiling about 5 minutes longer, stirring occasionally, until cranberries begin to pop. Pour sauce into bowl or container. Refrigerate about 3 hours or until chilled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 0 mg
PORK CHOPS WITH CRANBERRY, PORT, AND ROSEMARY SAUCE
Categories Berry Pork Thanksgiving Quick & Easy Dinner Cranberry Rosemary Port Fall Winter Bon Appétit Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Sprinkle pork chops with salt, pepper, and 1 teaspoon rosemary. Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat until beginning to brown. Add pork chops and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to platter; cover to keep warm. Add broth, Port, and remaining 1 3/4 teaspoons rosemary to same skillet and boil until liquid is slightly reduced, about 4 minutes. Add cranberry sauce; bring to boil, then reduce heat to medium and simmer until sauce is thickened, about 7 minutes. Season sauce with salt and pepper. Spoon sauce over pork chops and serve.
CRANBERRY SAUCE CHICKEN II
Chicken thighs or breasts baked with a tangy cranberry/onion/salad dressing sauce. Makes a simple, different dinner. Super easy and delicious!
Provided by Honda
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Thigh Recipes
Time 2h
Yield 7
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Place chicken pieces in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. In a large bowl combine the cranberry sauce, salad dressing and soup mix and mix well. Coat chicken pieces with this mixture.
- Cover dish and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 hours, or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear. Remove cover for the last 15 minutes of baking time.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 396.6 calories, Carbohydrate 38.4 g, Cholesterol 67.7 mg, Fat 20.8 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 828.4 mg, Sugar 31.4 g
Tips:
- Use fresh or frozen cranberries: Fresh cranberries are best, but frozen cranberries are a good option too. If using frozen cranberries, thaw them before using.
- Choose the right sweetener: Sugar is the traditional sweetener for cranberry sauce, but you can also use honey, maple syrup, or agave nectar. If you are using a low-sugar or sugar-free sweetener, be sure to adjust the amount you use according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- Add some flavorings: Cranberry sauce is a versatile dish that can be flavored with a variety of ingredients. Some popular options include orange zest, lemon zest, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and vanilla extract. You can also add fresh or dried fruit, such as raisins, cranberries, or apples.
- Cook the cranberry sauce until it reaches the desired consistency: Cranberry sauce can be cooked to a thick or thin consistency, depending on your preference. If you like thick cranberry sauce, cook it for longer. If you prefer a thinner sauce, cook it for less time.
- Serve cranberry sauce warm or cold: Cranberry sauce can be served warm or cold. Warm cranberry sauce is a great accompaniment to roasted meats, such as turkey or chicken. Cold cranberry sauce is a refreshing addition to salads or sandwiches.
Conclusion:
Cranberry sauce is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. Whether you are looking for a traditional Thanksgiving side dish or a quick and easy snack, cranberry sauce is a great option. With so many different recipes to choose from, you are sure to find one that you love.
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