Cranberry sauce is a traditional side dish served on Thanksgiving and Christmas tables worldwide. Made with sweetened cranberries, this tart and tangy sauce is a perfect complement to rich dishes such as turkey, ham, and pork. While fresh cranberries are commonly used to make cranberry sauce, dried cranberries offer a convenient and flavorful alternative, especially when fresh cranberries are out of season. With their concentrated sweetness and chewy texture, dried cranberries add a unique twist to the classic cranberry sauce recipe, making it a delicious addition to any holiday feast.
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LAST MINUTE CRANBERRY SAUCE
This is for all my homies who forget about making cranberry sauce at the last minute... and all they have is dried cranberries! Don't worry. You can still have a lush, tangy scarlet sauce on the table in less time that it would take for you to get some from the store. All you need is some dried cranberries. I've woven in some Indian flavors here but feel free to make it your own. If you don't have cherry juice, you can use cranberry or orange... or just substitute with water and add some sugar or honey to sweeten it to your liking.
Provided by Aarti Sequeira
Categories side-dish
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Pour the oil into a small saucepan over medium heat. Drop in the red chile and cook until the oil starts to shimmer, then add the cumin seeds, fennel seeds and hing, if using. Stir and allow to sizzle for about 20 seconds.
- Add the cranberries, ginger and green chile. Stir, then cook until the cranberries glisten and start to swell, a minute or so. Stir in the cherry juice and 1/2 cup water. Increase the heat to bring to a boil, then turn the heat down to a simmer. Cook, uncovered, until the cranberries soften, about 30 minutes. Remove the whole chiles and discard. Taste for seasoning and add salt, pepper and even sugar until it's just the way you like it! Serve, and enjoy feeling like the superhero you are.
CRANBERRY SAUCE WITH DRIED CHERRIES AND CLOVES
Categories Condiment/Spread Sauce Side Christmas Thanksgiving Vegetarian Cranberry Cherry Fall Clove Bon Appétit
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Bring cider to simmer in heavy, large saucepan. Remove from heat. Add cherries and let stand 8 minutes. Mix in sugar, then cranberries and cloves. Cook over medium-high heat until cranberries burst, stirring occasionally, about 9 minutes. Refrigerate until cold, about 4 hours (sauce will thicken as it cools). (Can be prepared 4 days ahead. Cover and keep refrigerated.)
SAVORY DRIED CRANBERRY SAUCE
Categories Sauce Thanksgiving Quick & Easy Cranberry White Wine Winter Gourmet
Yield Makes about 1 1/4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small saucepan whisk together the brown sugar and the cornstarch and add the wine and the broth, whisking until the mixture is smooth. Add the vinegar, the cranberries, the tarragon, and salt to taste and simmer the sauce, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes. Stir in the minced parsley and simmer the sauce for 1 minutes more. Serve the sauce hot, garnished with the parsley sprigs, with pork chops, ham or poultry.
DRIED CHERRY CRANBERRY SAUCE
This recipe is a great change of pace from the more common orange-cranberry sauce combinations. We especially like it around the holidays served alongside a roast turkey. It's so much better than canned cranberry sauce. -Janet Briggs
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 20m
Yield 4 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place cherries in a bowl and cover with warm water. Let stand for 10 minutes or until plumped. Drain cherries, discarding water. , In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, water, cranberries and cherries. Cook and stir over medium heat until the berries pop, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and skim foam from top of mixture. Cool to room temperature. Cover and store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 107 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 2mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.
CRANBERRY SAUCE WITH DRIED CHERRIES
Tart cranberry sauce is sweetened with dried cherries and grated ginger. You can substitute dried cranberries or raisins for the dried cherries.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Quick & Easy Recipes
Yield Makes 3 cups
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine cranberries, cherries, shallots, vinegar, orange zest and juice, ginger, and brown sugar in a medium saucepan, and cook over medium heat until cranberries pop. Reduce heat to low; cook, stirring occasionally, until cranberries release their juices, about 15 minutes. If the cranberry sauce becomes too thick, add water until the desired consistency is reached. Transfer to a bowl to cool.
TRIPLE CRANBERRY SAUCE
Cranberry fans will ask for this sauce again and again. It's loaded with their favorite fruit-in fresh, dried and juice form. Orange and allspice make it awesome. -Arlene Smulski, Lyons, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 25m
Yield 3 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, combine the cranberries, cranberry juice concentrate, dried cranberries and sugar. Cook over medium heat until the berries pop, about 15 minutes., Remove from the heat; stir in the orange juice, marmalade, orange zest and allspice. Transfer to a small bowl; refrigerate until chilled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 113 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 4mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 0 protein.
Tips:
- Use a variety of dried cranberries. This will give your sauce a more complex flavor. You can use tart, sweet, or a mix of both.
- Soak the dried cranberries in hot water before using them. This will help to plump them up and soften them.
- Use a good quality orange juice. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your sauce.
- Add some spices to your sauce. This will give it a warm and festive flavor. Some good choices include cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
- Simmer your sauce for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the flavors to meld together and develop.
- Let your sauce cool completely before serving. This will help it to thicken up.
Conclusion:
Cranberry sauce is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. Whether you serve it with roasted turkey, chicken, or pork, or simply spread it on a piece of toast, it's sure to be a hit. With so many different recipes to choose from, you're sure to find one that you love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy side dish, give cranberry sauce a try. You won't be disappointed.
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