Cranberry sauce, a traditional Thanksgiving and Christmas dish, can be elevated with the addition of apricots, raisins, and orange. This combination of flavors creates a sweet and tangy sauce that complements the savory flavors of turkey, ham, or roast chicken. While many cranberry sauce recipes call for simple ingredients like sugar, water, and cranberries, there are many variations that incorporate different fruits, spices, and nuts. Whether you are looking for a classic cranberry sauce recipe or something new and exciting, you are sure to find a recipe that will tantalize your taste buds.
Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!
CRANBERRY SAUCE WITH APRICOTS, RAISINS, AND ORANGE
So easy and always a hit at our holiday dinners! This should be made at least one day ahead and refrigerated to thicken.
Provided by TINKERTHINKER
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Cranberry Sauce Recipes
Time 8h25m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, mix the orange juice, water, cranberries, sugar, apricots, raisins, and orange zest. Stir constantly until sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes. Bring to a boil, and cook 10 minutes, or until cranberries have burst. Remove from heat, and chill at least 8 hours, or overnight, before serving cold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 71.3 calories, Carbohydrate 18.5 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 0.6 g, Sodium 1.8 mg, Sugar 14.8 g
CRANBERRY RAISIN RELISH
I'm not what you'd call an "expert" cook, but even I can make this! The fruit-filled relish is a colorful-tongue tingling addition to Christmas dinner.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 25m
Yield 2-1/2 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, water and orange juice; cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. , Stir in the cranberries, apricots, raisins and orange peel; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until the berries pop, about 15 minutes. Serve warm or chilled.
Nutrition Facts :
CRANBERRY-ORANGE SAUCE
Provided by Tyler Florence
Categories side-dish
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. Cool and refrigerate. Remove the cinnamon stick before serving.
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.
FRESH CRANBERRY-ORANGE SAUCE
Cranberry sauce is a must-have, classic holiday side dish. Sweet orange and pear are perfect partners to the tart cranberries. The orange marmalade intensifies the citrus flavor, the vanilla adds a subtle aroma, and the star anise will have people asking "what is that?"
Provided by lutzflcat
Time 40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine orange juice, cranberry juice, and sugar in a saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in 1/2 of the cranberries, pear, orange zest, vanilla extract, star anise, and salt, and return to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 5 minutes. Add the remaining cranberries and cook, stirring often, until cranberries start to burst and mixture starts to thicken, about 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat. Stir in orange marmalade and set aside. Sauce will continue to thicken as it cools. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 93.6 calories, Carbohydrate 24.1 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 0.4 g, Sodium 23.8 mg, Sugar 18.3 g
FRESH CRANBERRY SAUCE WITH MANDARIN ORANGES
This is the quintessential cranberry sauce from the Ocean Spray package to which I add a can of Mandarin oranges---(I use unsweetened, especially if you use sugar---don't want to completely drown out the tart berries!) I also substitute Splenda or other sweetener for sugar.
Provided by Mermandrea
Categories Low Protein
Time 15m
Yield 2 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Combine sugar and water in a medium saucepan.
- Bring to boil; add cranberries, return to boil.
- Reduce heat and boil gently for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add can of Mandarin oranges.
- Cover and cool completely at room temperature.
- Refrigerate until serving time.
- Makes 2 1/4 cups.
APRICOT-APPLE CRANBERRY SAUCE
Though I prefer this as a side dish, my sister swears it makes the best topping in the world for a slice of Thanksgiving turkey. -Aysha Schurman, Ammon, Idaho
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 30m
Yield 5 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine the first 7 ingredients. Cook over medium heat until berries pop, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in lemon and orange zests. Transfer to a bowl; refrigerate until chilled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 91 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 3mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.
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.
CRANBERRY SAUCE WITH ORANGE JUICE, HONEY, AND PEARS
Cranberry sauce is sweetened with honey and pears for a wonderful variation on traditional cranberry sauce that goes well with turkey.
Provided by Magda
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Cranberry Sauce Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat orange juice and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Stir in cranberries, and cook until they start to pop, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in pears, honey, and cinnamon sticks and cook for 10 minutes. Remove from heat, and transfer to a bowl. Cranberry sauce will thicken as it cools. Remove cinnamon sticks before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 132.7 calories, Carbohydrate 34.7 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 0.4 g, Sodium 1.5 mg, Sugar 30 g
APRICOT/CRANBERRY CHUTNEY
A terrific recipe that my mother-in-law gave me. We have enjoyed it as an alternative to the traditional cranberry sauce! She doesn't mind sharing it!
Provided by Sher
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Relish Recipes Cranberry Relish Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, mix together the apricots, cranberries, raisins, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, and cloves.
- In a medium saucepan, boil water and sugar, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved. Add the dried fruit mixture and vinegar. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat, and allow to cool for 5 minutes. Serve immediately, or refrigerate in a covered container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 88.8 calories, Carbohydrate 22.7 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 0.4 g, Sodium 2.3 mg, Sugar 18.7 g
ORANGE CRANBERRY SAUCE
to me the best parts of thanksgiving are the condiments and side dishes! here's another good one from bon appetit
Provided by chia2160
Categories Sauces
Time 15m
Yield 3 cups
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- mix marmalade, juice and cinnamon stick in a saucepan, bring to boil.
- add cranberries, return to boil.
- lower to simmer and cook until cranberries pop and thicken, about 8-10 minutes.
- add grated nutmeg, if desired, remove from heat, cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 474.4, Fat 0.3, Sodium 92.6, Carbohydrate 126.7, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 105.5, Protein 1.3
CRANBERRY SAUCE WITH DRIED APRICOTS AND CARDAMOM
Categories Condiment/Spread Sauce Berry Fruit Christmas Thanksgiving Cranberry Apricot Fall Chill Boil Bon Appétit
Yield Makes about 4 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Coarsely crush cardamom in mortar with pestle or place in resealable plastic bag and crush with rolling pin; discard skins.
- Bring next 5 ingredients and cardamom to boil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Add apricots; cook 2 minutes. Add cranberries and cook until berries pop, stirring occasionally, about 9 minutes. Transfer to bowl. Mix in lemon peel. Cover and refrigerate overnight. (Can be made 1 week ahead. Keep refrigerated.) Serve cold or at room temperature.
CRANBERRY SAUCE EXTRAORDINAIRE
This has been a 'trade secret' for years, but it's so good I decided to share it! It's everyone's favorite, and can even be poured over a block of cream cheese and served with crackers for a fun holiday appetizer.
Provided by Leeza
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Cranberry Sauce Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, boil water and sugar until the sugar dissolves. Reduce the heat to simmer, and stir in cranberries, pureed orange, apple, pear, dried fruit, pecans, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst. Remove from heat, and let cool to room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.6 calories, Carbohydrate 35.5 g, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 100 mg, Sugar 22.4 g
Tips:
- Use fresh cranberries: Fresh cranberries have a brighter flavor and more nutrients than frozen or canned cranberries.
- Don't overcook the sauce: Cranberry sauce should be cooked until the cranberries are softened and have released their juices, but not so long that they become mushy.
- Use a variety of dried fruits: Apricots, raisins, and orange zest add sweetness and texture to the sauce. You can also use other dried fruits, such as cherries, cranberries, or currants.
- Add some spices: A pinch of cinnamon, nutmeg, or ginger can add a warm, festive flavor to the sauce.
- Serve the sauce warm or cold: Cranberry sauce can be served warm or cold. Warm sauce is a great addition to roasted turkey or chicken, while cold sauce is a refreshing condiment for sandwiches or salads.
Conclusion:
Cranberry sauce is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be enjoyed with a variety of dishes. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. Whether you like it sweet, tart, or spicy, there's a cranberry sauce recipe out there for you. So next time you're looking for a festive and flavorful addition to your holiday meal, give cranberry sauce a try.
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