Best 10 Cranberry Sauce With Cognac Recipes

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Cranberry sauce is a classic holiday side dish that is both tart and sweet. It's the perfect complement to roast turkey or chicken, and it can also be used as a topping for pancakes, waffles, or yogurt. While there are many different recipes for cranberry sauce, this one is special. It uses cognac to add a touch of sophistication and depth of flavor. The result is a cranberry sauce that is both delicious and memorable.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

CRANBERRY SAUCE WITH COGNAC



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This is a spicy variation on traditional cranberry sauce.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Yield Makes 1 1/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups fresh or defrosted frozen cranberries
3 tablespoons Cognac
1 cup packed light-brown sugar
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
3 whole allspice berries
2 whole cloves
4 whole black peppercorns
1/2 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes
Cinnamon stick (1/2-inch piece)

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, combine cranberries, Cognac, sugar, and orange juice. Place allspice, cloves, peppercorns, red-pepper flakes, and cinnamon stick in a double layer of cheesecloth; bundle it up, tie with kitchen string, and add to saucepan.
  • Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, and cook, stirring often, until syrupy, 15 to 20 minutes. Discard bundle, and transfer mixture to a bowl, let cool, and refrigerate until needed.

CRANBERRY SAUCE EXTRAORDINAIRE



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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

1 cup water
1 cup white sugar
1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries
1 orange, peeled and pureed
1 apple - peeled, cored and diced
1 pear - peeled, cored and diced
1 cup chopped dried mixed fruit
1 cup chopped pecans
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

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

CRANBERRY SAUCE WITH COGNAC



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Categories     Berry     Cranberry Sauce

Yield 13

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups fresh or defrosted frozen cranberries
3 tablespoons cognac
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
3 whole allspice berries
2 whole cloves
4 whole black peppercorns
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 (1 inch) piece cinnamon stick

Steps:

  • - In a medium saucepan, combine cranberries, cognac, sugar, and orange juice. Place allspice, cloves, peppercorns, red-pepper flakes, and cinnamon stick in a double layer of cheesecloth; bundle it up, tie with kitchen string, and add to saucepan. - Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, and cook, stirring often, until syrupy, 15 to 20 minutes. Discard bundle, and transfer mixture to a bowl, let cool, and refrigerate until needed.

CRANBERRY SAUCE



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Alton Brown's foolproof Cranberry Sauce recipe for Food Network requires just four ingredients and ten minutes of prep time.

Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     side-dish

Time 12h30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1/4 cup 100 percent cranberry juice, not cocktail
1 cup honey
1 pound fresh cranberries, approximately 4 cups

Steps:

  • Wash the cranberries and discard any soft or wrinkled ones.
  • Combine the orange juice, cranberry juice and honey in a 2-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the cranberries and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst and the mixture thickens. Do not cook for more than 15 minutes as the pectin will start to break down and the sauce will not set as well. Remove from the heat and allow to cool for 5 minutes.
  • Carefully spoon the cranberry sauce into a 3 cup mold. Place in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours and up to overnight.
  • Remove from the refrigerator, overturn the mold and slide out the sauce. Slice and serve.

CRANBERRY SAUCE



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     condiment

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

One 12-ounce bag fresh bog cranberries
1 cup cranberry juice
1 cup pure maple syrup
3 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon orange rind

Steps:

  • Wash the cranberries under cool water, then throw into a medium saucepan.
  • Pour in the cranberry juice and maple syrup. Add the orange juice and orange rind.
  • Stir together and turn the heat on high until it reaches a boil and the berries begin to pop.
  • Turn down the heat down to medium-low and continue cooking over lower heat until the juice is thick, about 10 minutes. Turn off the heat. Allow to cool, then chill in the fridge until Thanksgiving dinner is ready. It should have a nice jelly-like consistency.

PERFECT CRANBERRY SAUCE



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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.

BRANDIED ORANGE AND CRANBERRY SAUCE



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This is the best cranberry sauce you will ever eat!

Provided by Claudia

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Cranberry Sauce Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

⅔ cup orange zest
2 cups water
2 cups white sugar
⅔ cup orange juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 cups cranberries
1 tablespoon brandy

Steps:

  • In a small pan over medium heat, combine the orange zest and water. Cover and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Drain, reserving zest and 1/3 cup liquid.
  • To the reserved liquid, add the sugar, orange juice and lemon juice. Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer for 3 minutes uncovered, stirring often.
  • Add cranberries; increase heat to medium-high and boil for about 10 minutes or until the cranberries have popped and a small spoonful of sauce sets on a cold plate.
  • Remove from heat, stir in brandy. Pour into 4 1/2 pint jars leaving 1/2 inch space from top. Place lids onto jars, and store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236 calories, Carbohydrate 59.5 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 0.4 g, Sodium 1.3 mg, Sugar 53.4 g

CRANBERRY SAUCE



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A Thanksgiving classic. Originally submitted to ThanksgivingRecipe.com.

Provided by Toni

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Cranberry Sauce Recipes

Yield 11

Number Of Ingredients 3

12 ounces cranberries
1 cup white sugar
1 cup orange juice

Steps:

  • In a medium sized saucepan over medium heat, dissolve the sugar in the orange juice. Stir in the cranberries and cook until the cranberries start to pop (about 10 minutes). Remove from heat and place sauce in a bowl. Cranberry sauce will thicken as it cools.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94.6 calories, Carbohydrate 24.2 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 0.3 g, Sodium 0.8 mg, Sugar 21.3 g

CRANBERRY SAUCE



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Orange juice helps sweeten up the tart cranberries in this perfect-for-Thansgiving sauce recipe.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Yield Makes 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups fresh cranberries
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup fresh orange juice (from 2 oranges)
2 whole cloves
1 cinnamon stick

Steps:

  • Bring all the ingredients to a boil in a medium saucepan. Reduce heat, and simmer until cranberries begin to burst and liquid thickens, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove cloves and cinnamon stick, and discard. Refrigerate until chilled.

CLASSIC CRANBERRY SAUCE



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Martha's textbook cranberry sauce teams whole berries with bright orange (zested and juiced) and spicy cinnamon. Use any leftovers to make Cranberry Swirl Cheesecake or Chicken a la Cranberry.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Time 25m

Yield Makes 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

24 ounces fresh or frozen cranberries (6 cups)
1 1/4 cups sugar
4 wide strips orange zest, plus 1 cup fresh juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, orange zest and juice, cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 cup water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and simmer, stirring occasionally, until cranberries burst and mixture thickens slightly, 12 to 15 minutes. (Sauce will thicken more as it cools.) Remove from heat; let cool completely. Refrigerate in an airtight container up to 1 week.

Tips:

  • Use fresh cranberries for the best flavor. Frozen cranberries can be used, but they will not be as tart.
  • Be sure to rinse the cranberries well before using them.
  • If you don't have cognac, you can substitute another type of orange liqueur, such as Grand Marnier or Cointreau.
  • You can also add other ingredients to your cranberry sauce, such as chopped nuts, dried fruit, or spices.
  • Be careful not to overcook the cranberry sauce. It should be cooked until the cranberries have burst and the sauce has thickened, but it should not be mushy.
  • Cranberry sauce can be served warm or cold. It is a great addition to turkey, chicken, or pork dishes.

Conclusion:

Cranberry sauce is a classic holiday dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its tart and tangy flavor, cranberry sauce is a perfect complement to rich holiday dishes. Whether you serve it warm or cold, with or without nuts or spices, cranberry sauce is a delicious and festive addition to your holiday table.

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