Best 10 Festive Cranberry Sauce Recipes

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Are you looking for a special recipe to make your holiday feast unforgettable? Look no further than festive cranberry sauce! This classic condiment is a must-have for any holiday table, and with its vibrant red color and tangy-sweet flavor, it's sure to add a touch of elegance to your meal. Whether you prefer a traditional recipe or something more modern, there's a festive cranberry sauce recipe out there for everyone. So gather your ingredients, grab your saucepan, and let's get cooking!

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

HOLIDAY CRANBERRY-ORANGE CRUNCH



Holiday Cranberry-Orange Crunch image

Cranberry Crunch is a wonderful bar cookie. I prefer to make mine with homemade cranberry relish, but you can make this with a store-bought version.

Provided by Carroll Pellegrinelli

Categories     Cookies and Candy

Time 1h

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 10

For the Cranberry Relish:
2 medium oranges (washed)
12-ounce bag of fresh cranberries (rinsed and drained)
2 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the Bars:
1 1/2 cups uncooked rolled oats
1/2 cup flour
3/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
1/3 cup butter (chilled)

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Early in the day, cut unpeeled oranges into quarters.
  • Remove seeds.
  • Put oranges and cranberries into a food processor .
  • While processing, add sugar.
  • Place in the refrigerator until an hour before you plan to make this bar cookie.
  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 F.
  • Grease an eight-inch square baking pan.
  • In a bowl, mix together the oats, flour and brown sugar. Cut in the butter until nice and crumbly.
  • Place half of this mixture in the prepared pan.
  • Carefully spread with the bottom crust with 1 cup* of cranberry relish**.
  • Top the cranberry layer with the remaining crumb mixture.
  • Bake this cranberry crunch for 45 minutes.
  • Serve this tasty treat warm topped with ice cream.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 476 kcal, Carbohydrate 79 g, Cholesterol 51 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 187 mg, Fat 13 g, ServingSize 9 servings, UnsaturatedFat 6 g

HOLIDAY CRANBERRY SAUCE



Holiday Cranberry Sauce image

This recipe was given to me by a friend of mine. It has been a family favorite for over ten years. I make it for Thanksgiving as well as Christmas dinner.

Provided by MARJK

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

Time 8h20m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups fresh cranberries
1 ½ cups water
5 whole cloves
5 whole allspice berries
3 cinnamon sticks
2 cups white sugar

Steps:

  • Place fresh cranberries and water in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  • Wrap cloves, allspice berries and cinnamon sticks in a spice bag. Place in the water with cranberries.
  • Cook until cranberries begin to burst, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir in sugar and reduce heat to low. Continue cooking 5 minutes, or until sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Discard spice bag. Chill in the refrigerator 8 hours, or overnight, before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110.5 calories, Carbohydrate 28.7 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 2.2 mg, Sugar 26 g

FESTIVE CRANBERRY CREAM CHEESE SQUARES



Festive Cranberry Cream Cheese Squares image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 3 dozen bars

Number Of Ingredients 11

Crisco® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
2 cups Pillsbury BEST® All Purpose Flour
1 1/2 cups oats
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar, plus 1 tablespoon, divided
1 cup butter, softened
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1 (14 oz.) can Eagle Brand® Sweetened Condensed Milk
2 large eggs
1 (27 oz.) jar None Such® Ready to Use Mincemeat
2 tbsps. cornstarch
1 (16 oz.) can whole berry cranberry sauce

Steps:

  • HEAT oven to 350 degrees F. Spray 15 x 10-inch jellyroll pan with no-stick cooking spray.
  • BEAT flour, oats, 3/4 cup brown sugar and butter in large bowl until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Reserve 1 1/2 cups crumb mixture; press remaining mixture into bottom of prepared pan.
  • BAKE 15 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • BEAT cream cheese in medium bowl until fluffy. Gradually beat in sweetened condensed milk until smooth; beat in eggs. Spread over partially baked crust: top with mincemeat.
  • COMBINE remaining 1 tablespoon brown sugar and cornstarch in small bowl; stir in cranberry sauce. Spoon over mincemeat. Top with reserved crumb mixture.
  • BAKE 40 minutes or until golden. Cool. Chill. Cut into squares.

FESTIVE HOLIDAY CRANBERRY RELISH



Festive Holiday Cranberry Relish image

This festive side dish has been in our family for generations. It goes exceptionally well with ham or turkey. A great recipe for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner.

Provided by Jon Pierce

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

Time 1h40m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (12 ounce) package frozen cranberries
2 cups white sugar
½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
¼ cup water
¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
1 pinch grated orange zest

Steps:

  • Stir cranberries, sugar, orange juice, water, lime juice, 1 teaspoon orange zest, and lime zest together in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cook at a simmer until cranberries pop, about 20 minutes. Set aside to cool to room temperature.
  • Transfer cooled sauce to serving bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until cold, about 1 hour. Garnish with a pinch of orange zest to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111 calories, Carbohydrate 28.7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 0.7 mg, Sugar 26.5 g

FESTIVE CRANBERRY DIP



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Cranberry sauce adds festive sweet-tart flavor to this creamy fruit dip.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Thanksgiving Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 16 servings, 2 Tbsp. each

Number Of Ingredients 3

4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
1 cup thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping

Steps:

  • Beat cream cheese and cranberry sauce with mixer until well blended. Gently stir in COOL WHIP; cover.
  • Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 35 mg, Carbohydrate 8 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 8 g, Protein 1 g

FESTIVE CRANBERRY-TOPPED CHEESECAKE



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When my daughter was 4 months old, my husband and I hosted both our families for Christmas dinner. I served this cheesecake for dessert. It's quite festive and was thoroughly enjoyed by all. -Stacy Dutka, Bienfait, Saskatchewan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 cups crushed shortbread cookies
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
FILLING:
3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
TOPPING:
3 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, coarsely chopped
1-1/4 cups sugar
1 cup water
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup orange juice
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine cookie crumbs and sugar; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 325° for 6-8 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in the orange juice and zest, vanilla and cinnamon. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour filling over crust. , Return pan to baking sheet. Bake at 325° for 45-50 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight., In a large saucepan, combine the cranberries, sugar and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3 minutes. Combine cornstarch and orange juice until smooth; stir into cranberry mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened., Remove from the heat; cool to room temperature. Stir in pecans. Spoon over cheesecake. Refrigerate until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 537 calories, Fat 33g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 129mg cholesterol, Sodium 299mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

FESTIVE FRESH BLUEBERRY AND CRANBERRY RELISH



Festive Fresh Blueberry and Cranberry Relish image

Holiday must. Super easy to prepare, 5 ingredient Fresh Blueberry Cranberry Relish. Everyone loves the blueberry twist and its beautiful on the table too. Make extra for leftovers and to put in beautiful jars as a holiday gift. Thankfully blueberries are readily available all winter long.

Provided by Karen

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

Time 2h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups fresh cranberries
1 cup fresh blueberries
1 cup orange juice
¾ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Heat cranberries, blueberries, orange juice, sugar, orange zest, and vanilla in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir until the sugar dissolves and berries soften, about 15 minutes. Cover and chill until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 73 calories, Carbohydrate 18.4 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 0.3 g, Sodium 0.7 mg, Sugar 16.1 g

FESTIVE CRANBERRY DRINK



Festive Cranberry Drink image

Warm or cold? Take your choice of how to serve this colorful autumn beverage. It's such a pretty color, and the spicy sweet-tart flavor is delightful with a meal or snack.-Dixie Terry,Goreville, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 3 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
3 quarts water, divided
1-3/4 cups sugar
1 cup orange juice
2/3 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup Red Hots
12 whole cloves

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, combine cranberries and 1 qt. water. Cook over medium heat until berries pop, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat. Strain through a fine strainer, pressing mixture with a spoon; discard skins. Return cranberry pulp and juice to the pan. , Stir in the sugar, juices, Red Hots and remaining water. Place cloves on a double thickness of cheesecloth. Bring up corners of cloth and tie with kitchen string to form a bag; add to juice mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until sugar and Red Hots are dissolved. , Remove from the heat. Strain through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth. Discard spice bag. Serve drink warm or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (39g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

FESTIVE CRANBERRY SALAD



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This cool, tangy salad always prompts recipe requests. It must be the combination of tart cranberries, sweet pineapple and pecans in a fluffy base. I appreciate how easy it is to prepare. -Denise Goedeken, Platte Center, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Red food coloring, optional
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine milk and lemon juice; mix well. Stir in pineapple, cranberry sauce, marshmallows, pecans and food coloring if desired. Fold in whipped topping. Spoon into a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Freeze until firm, 4 hours or overnight. Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 41mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

FESTIVE CRANBERRY FRUIT SALAD



Festive Cranberry Fruit Salad image

This fruit salad is a tradition on my Christmas table. It goes together quickly, which is a plus on such a busy day. -Rousheen Arel Wolf, Delta Junction, Alaska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
5 medium apples, diced
2 medium firm bananas, sliced
1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries, thawed
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, undrained
1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries, thawed
3/4 cup fresh strawberries, halved

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the cranberries, water and sugar. Cook and stir over medium heat until berries pop, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat; cool slightly., In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Add cranberry mixture; stir gently. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 2mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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Tips for Making the Best Cranberry Sauce:

- **Fresh is best:** Using fresh cranberries will give you the best flavor and texture. If you can't find fresh cranberries, frozen cranberries will work, but be sure to thaw them completely before using. - **Use a variety of sugars:** Combining different types of sugars, such as white sugar, brown sugar, and maple syrup, will add depth and complexity to the flavor of your sauce. - **Don't overcook the sauce:** Cranberry sauce should be cooked just until the cranberries have softened and burst. Overcooking will make the sauce too thick and mushy. - **Add some spices:** Spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger can add a warm and festive flavor to your cranberry sauce. - **Be creative with your ingredients:** You can add other fruits, such as oranges, apples, or pears, to your cranberry sauce for a unique twist. You can also add nuts, such as walnuts or pecans, for a crunchy texture. ###

Conclusion:

No matter which recipe you choose, you're sure to end up with a delicious and festive cranberry sauce that will be the perfect addition to your holiday table. So get creative and have fun!

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