Best 2 Easy Orange Cranberry Glaze Recipes

Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a delightful and effortless recipe that will turn your ordinary dishes into culinary masterpieces! Discover the ultimate guide to crafting the perfect "Easy Orange Cranberry Glaze," a versatile sauce that adds a burst of citrusy-tart flavor to any meal. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice in the kitchen, this article has everything you need to create a glaze that will transform your culinary creations into unforgettable experiences.

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EASY ORANGE CRANBERRY GLAZE

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A good, easy, yummy glaze that can be used on chicken or turkey. I came up with this a few years ago for Thanksgiving, to change up the old boring turkey. Everyone loved it. There was no left-over turkey that year.

Provided by Heather

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1 cup orange juice
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 (16 ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce
1 (3 inch) cinnamon stick

Steps:

Mix together the orange juice, brown sugar, and cranberry sauce in a saucepan, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil, drop in the cinnamon stick, and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook, stirring frequently, until the cranberry sauce is melted and the glaze is hot and bubbling, about 10 minutes.
To use: brush the glaze all over a roasted turkey during the last 45 minutes of cooking. Return the turkey to the oven and bake for 10 to 15 minutes to set the glaze. Repeat several more times before the end of cooking time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 54.5 calories, Carbohydrate 14 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 6.5 mg, Sugar 13.5 g

CRANBERRY-ORANGE CAKE WITH LEMON GLAZE

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I used cranberries for decorations in a wedding, then challenged myself to find a way to use up the surplus. This pretty, super moist cake with cranberries in the batter and sometimes, sugared ones on top, was the result! -S. Jade Klope, Paducah, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 1h40m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients

SUGARED CRANBERRIES (OPTIONAL):
3 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
1/3 cup sugar
CAKE:
1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
3 eggs
1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup orange juice
GLAZE:
2/3 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
4 teaspoons lemon juice

Steps:

If desired, for sugared cranberries, heat corn syrup in microwave until warm; gently toss cranberries in syrup, allowing excess to drip off. Toss in sugar to coat. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set, about 1 hour. , Preheat oven to 350°. Place cranberries in a 15x10-in. baking pan; sprinkle with sugar. Bake until soft and bubbly, 35-45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool to room temperature., Grease and flour a 10-in. fluted tube pan. In a bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until crumbly. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in applesauce. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, cream of tartar and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with orange juice, beating well after each addition. Stir in cooled cranberries., Transfer batter to prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out with moist crumbs, 45-55 minutes. Cool in pan 15 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate., Mix confectioners' sugar, butter and lemon juice until smooth. Brush over cake. Cool cake completely. If desired, serve with orange slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 265mg sodium, Carbohydrate 77g carbohydrate (60g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Tips:

To make the orange cranberry glaze, you will need fresh oranges, cranberries, sugar, water, and cornstarch.
Use a microplane zester to get the zest off the oranges. This will give the glaze a more intense orange flavor.
If you don't have a microplane zester, you can use a regular grater. Just be sure to grate the zest very finely.
Be sure to wash the cranberries before using them.
If you don't have fresh cranberries, you can use frozen cranberries. Just be sure to thaw them before using.
You can make the glaze ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to a week.
When you're ready to use the glaze, reheat it over low heat until it is warmed through.
You can use the glaze on ham, turkey, chicken, or pork.
You can also use the glaze on pancakes, waffles, or French toast.

Conclusion:

Orange cranberry glaze is a delicious and versatile glaze that can be used on a variety of dishes. It's easy to make and can be made ahead of time. Whether you're making it for a special occasion or just a weeknight meal, orange cranberry glaze is sure to impress.