Homemade cranberry sauce is a delicious condiment that can be enjoyed with roasted meats, poultry, and even breakfast items like pancakes and waffles. This recipe incorporates the tartness of cranberries with the sweetness of dried apricots and the aromatic warmth of cardamom. Whether you are looking for a traditional holiday side dish or a unique and flavorful addition to your everyday meals, this cranberry sauce with dried apricots and cardamom is sure to impress your taste buds.
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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
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 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.
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.
CRANBERRY SAUCE WITH VANILLA BEAN AND CARDAMOM
Categories Sauce Fruit Side Christmas Thanksgiving Vegetarian Quick & Easy Cranberry Spice Vanilla Fall Winter Vegan Simmer Bon Appétit
Yield Makes about 2 1/4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients for basic cranberry sauce in heavy medium saucepan. Add cardamom. Split vanilla bean lengthwise in half; scrape seeds into cranberry mixture and add bean. Cook, cool, and store mixture as directed for basic cranberry sauce. Remove bean before serving.
APRICOT CRANBERRY SAUCE
A classic at Thanksgiving dinner, cranberry sauce is reinvented with fresh berries and apricot preserves.
Provided by Johannah Gage
Categories Berries
Time 35m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a saucepan, over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Add the ginger and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
- Stir in the cranberries, sugar, orange juice, and preserves.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens, about 20 minutes.
- Transfer to a bowl and serve warm. NOTE: The sauce can be made up to 2 days in advance. Cover and keep refrigerated until ready to reheat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.6, Fat 2.2, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 5.1, Sodium 13.6, Carbohydrate 54.6, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 40.5, Protein 1
CRANBERRY-APRICOT SAUCE
Got this off the Weight Watchers site. Give plain cranberry sauce a rest this year. Try out a jazzed-up version full of apricots, with a hint of orange. 1 Point
Provided by TishT
Categories Sauces
Time 20m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Over medium-high heat combine all ingredients; cook until cranberries have popped, 10 minutes.
- Cool and serve at room temperature.
- Yields 1/4 cup servings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 36.6, Fat 0.1, Sodium 1.8, Carbohydrate 9.6, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 4.8, Protein 0.4
Tips:
- Choose fresh, ripe cranberries. This will ensure that your sauce is flavorful and tart.
- Use a variety of dried apricots. Tart apricots will add a nice contrast to the sweetness of the cranberries, while softer apricots will add a chewy texture.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices. Cardamom is a classic choice, but you could also try cinnamon, nutmeg, or ginger.
- Make sure to simmer the sauce for long enough. This will help to thicken the sauce and develop the flavors.
- Let the sauce cool completely before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld together.
Conclusion:
Cranberry sauce with dried apricots and cardamom is a delicious and festive side dish that is perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any other special occasion. It is easy to make, and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a new cranberry sauce recipe, give this one a try.
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