Best 7 Cranberry Vinegar Recipes

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Cranberry vinegar is a versatile condiment that can be used in a variety of dishes, from salads to marinades. It is also a great way to preserve cranberries and extend their shelf life. While there are many different recipes for cranberry vinegar, they all share some basic ingredients: cranberries, vinegar, and sugar. You can use white, red, or apple cider vinegar, and you can adjust the amount of sugar to taste. Once you have made your cranberry vinegar, you can use it immediately or store it in a cool, dark place for later use.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CRANBERRY SAUCE WITH RASPBERRY VINEGAR



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This 'enhanced' version of cranberry sauce has a distinctive, yummy tang. Its great with Apricot Glazed Turkey With Onion Gravy. Can be made up to 1 week ahead. Originally submitted to ThanksgivingRecipe.com.

Provided by Christine L.

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

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 ¼ cups white sugar
½ cup raspberry vinegar
¼ cup water
1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries
1 cinnamon stick
1 tablespoon orange zest

Steps:

  • Combine 1 1/4 cup sugar, vinegar, and water in a heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Mix in cranberries, cinnamon stick, and orange peel. Reduce heat, and cover partially. Simmer until berries burst, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Cool completely, sauce will thicken as it cools. Discard cinnamon stick.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 30.2 calories, Carbohydrate 7.8 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Sodium 0.9 mg, Sugar 7 g

CRANBERRY VINEGAR



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For a delicious vinegar for salad dressings and marinades, try this vinegar with cranberries. It would make a wonderful side salad during the holidays.-Lesley Colgan, London, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 1-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 5

3/4 cup white vinegar
3/4 cup water
3/4 cup sugar
1 cinnamon stick
1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, bring all ingredients to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes or until the cranberries burst. Cool. Strain through a fine sieve into sterilized bottles or jars. Seal tightly. Discard cranberries and cinnamon stick. Chill until ready to use in your vinegar-and-oil salad dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 62 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 0 sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

CRANBERRY ORANGE VINEGAR



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I enjoy making an assortment of vinegars but this is a favorite. The longer the cranberries and oranges sit in the vinegar, the more intensely flavored it becomes.- Kathy Rairigh, Milford, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 6 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 3

6 cups white wine vinegar
1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries, chopped
3 medium oranges, sectioned and chopped

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat vinegar to just below the boiling point. In a large bowl, lightly mash the cranberries and oranges; add heated vinegar. Cover and let stand in a cool, dark place for 10 days. , Strain mixture through a cheesecloth and discard pulp. Pour into sterilized jars or decorative bottles. Seal tightly. Store in a cool, dark place.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 9 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 0 sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

CRANBERRY VINEGAR



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Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network

Categories     condiment

Time 1h40m

Yield about 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 bag fresh or frozen cranberries
1/4 cup vanilla scented sugar syrup, recipe follows
Pinch salt
3/4 cup Champagne vinegar (6 percent acidity)
4 cups sugar
1 cup water
2 vanilla beans, minced, or 2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract
Pinch salt
1 sprig fresh thyme, leaves only

Steps:

  • Put cranberries, syrup and salt in a pan and heat over high heat until cranberries begin to pop. Remove from heat, let cool and then puree in a blender. Add vinegar and taste for balance. Add more vinegar and thin with water if necessary. Strain through a fine strainer into a bowl or pitcher. Store in a clean jar or bottle (do not use metal lids or tops) and refrigerate. Keeps several weeks.
  • Keep this syrup on hand to add to iced tea and other cold drinks or for poaching fruit. It does not need to be refrigerated. The vanilla is minced to make sure all its flavor is extracted into the syrup.
  • Put the sugar, water, vanilla beans, a pinch salt, and the thyme leaves in a pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Lower heat to a simmer and cook about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Let cool. Puree syrup in a blender until vanilla beans are thoroughly chopped into the syrup. Strain through a fine strainer into a sterilized jar. If using vanilla extract instead of beans, add extract after the sugar syrup has cooled and pour into a jar. Seal tightly.

CRANBERRY SAUCE WITH RASPBERRY VINEGAR



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Make and share this Cranberry Sauce With Raspberry Vinegar recipe from Food.com.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/4 cups sugar
1/2 cup raspberry vinegar
1/4 cup water
12 ounces cranberries
1 cinnamon stick
1 tablespoon orange peel, cut into strips

Steps:

  • Combine first 3 ingredients in heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • Bring to boil, stirring until sugar dissolves.
  • Mix in cranberries, cinnamon stick and orange peel.
  • Reduce heat, cover partially and simmer until berries burst, about 10 minutes.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Cool completely (sauce will thicken as it cools).
  • Discard cinnamon stick.
  • Can be prepared up to 1 week ahead; cover and chill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284.5, Fat 0.1, Sodium 2.9, Carbohydrate 73.8, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 66, Protein 0.4

CRANBERRY VINEGAR



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Categories     Sauce

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 8-oz bag cranberries, rinsed
1/3 cup vanilla simple syrup
1 cup white wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Combine cranberries and simple syrup in a small saucepan over medium heat until the skins of the berries begin to split (you may hear them "pop"). Remove from heat and allow to cool. Once cooled, puree in blender with white wine vinegar. Thin with water to desired consistency, or with more white wine vinegar for a greater tartness, to taste. Keep refrigerated.

CRANBERRY SAUCE WITH RASPBERRY VINEGAR



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Categories     Fruit     Thanksgiving     Cranberry Sauce

Yield 2 1/3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/4 cups sugar
1/2 cup raspberry vinegar
1/4 cup water
1 12-ounce package cranberries
1 cinnamon stick
1 tablespoon thin orange peel strips (orange part only)

Steps:

  • Combine first 3 ingredients in heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Mix in cranberries, cinnamon stick and orange peel. Reduce heat, cover partially and simmer until berries burst, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Cool completely (sauce will thicken as it cools). Discard cinnamon stick.

Tips:

  • Use fresh cranberries for the best flavor. Frozen cranberries can also be used, but they will not have as much flavor.
  • Choose a vinegar that you enjoy the taste of. White vinegar is a good option because it has a mild flavor. Apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar can also be used.
  • Add sugar or honey to taste. The amount of sugar you add will depend on how sweet you like your vinegar.
  • Use a clean glass jar or bottle for storing the vinegar. The jar or bottle should have a tight-fitting lid.
  • Store the vinegar in a cool, dark place. The vinegar will keep for up to a year.
  • Use the vinegar in salad dressings, marinades, or as a condiment.

Conclusion:

Cranberry vinegar is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used in a variety of dishes. It is easy to make and can be stored for up to a year. If you are looking for a new way to add flavor to your meals, cranberry vinegar is a great option. Experiment with different recipes to find the one that you enjoy the most.

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