Best 12 Fresh Cranberry Sauce Recipes

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Fresh cranberry sauce is a traditional Thanksgiving dish that is both delicious and easy to make. With its vibrant red color and tangy flavor, it is a perfect complement to a roasted turkey. Whether you are a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, there are many recipes to choose from that will help you create the perfect fresh cranberry sauce. From classic recipes that have been passed down for generations to modern twists that add a unique touch, there is sure to be a recipe that suits your taste and skill level. This article will provide you with a guide to the best fresh cranberry sauce recipes, so you can make the perfect accompaniment to your Thanksgiving feast.

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FRESH CRANBERRY SAUCE



Fresh Cranberry Sauce image

A great side dish for Thanksgiving dinner. It can be used as filling for cranberry/cream cheese tarts and also makes a great topping on bagels, corn bread, or cheesecake. Pour into a serving dish or jars and cover. The pectin in the cranberries will make the cranberry sauce gel as it cools. I usually use a fork to mix it up which will make it more pliable.

Provided by Josef Plavjak

Categories     Side Dish

Time 20m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup water
1 cup white sugar
1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries (such as Ocean Spray®)

Steps:

  • Bring water to a boil in a saucepan; add sugar and cook until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Mix cranberries into the sugar water; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until desired consistency is reached, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 58 calories, Carbohydrate 15.1 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 0.9 mg, Sugar 13.3 g

FRESH ORANGE-CRANBERRY SAUCE WITH WALNUTS



Fresh Orange-Cranberry Sauce with Walnuts image

Categories     Condiment/Spread     Sauce     Berry     Fruit     Nut     Christmas     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     Cranberry     Orange     Walnut     Fall     Winter     Vegan     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes about 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 12-ounce bag cranberries
1 cup sugar
1 cup fresh orange juice
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1 medium seedless orange, all peel and pith cut away, fruit diced
3/4 cup walnuts, toasted, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

Steps:

  • Combine first 4 ingredients in medium saucepan; bring to boil over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Cook until cranberries are tender and mixture thickens, stirring occasionally, about 12 minutes. Remove from heat. Mix in orange pieces and walnuts. Transfer to bowl. Cover and chill until cold, at least 2 hours and up to 3 days.

BOOZY FRESH CRANBERRY-ORANGE SAUCE



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Why buy canned cranberry sauce when you can easily make your own from fresh cranberries, sugar, water, and a little bit of fresh orange? Cointreau®, or another orange-flavored liqueur, gives this sauce an extra flavor boost. It's perfect with ham, chicken, or turkey, whether it's a holiday or not.

Provided by Bibi

Time 30m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups whole fresh cranberries
½ cup white sugar
½ cup water
½ large orange, zested and juiced
⅓ cup orange-flavored liqueur (such as Cointreau®)
⅛ teaspoon salt, or to taste

Steps:

  • Combine cranberries, sugar, water, orange zest, orange juice, orange-flavored liqueur, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook, stirring frequently, for about 20 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and allow to cool. Sauce with thicken as it cools, to a soft-preserves stage. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 54 calories, Carbohydrate 11.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 20.3 mg, Sugar 9.9 g

ROASTED VENISON WITH FRESH CRANBERRY SAUCE



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There's so much more to venison than tenderloins or burger. Many people don't realize that venison can be roasted successfully without making it tough or leathery; the key is to provide some of the fat that this extra-lean meat doesn't usually contain, and to sear the meat first before following it up with a slow roast at lower heat. I hope you enjoy it.

Provided by The Magpie

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Game Meats     Venison

Time 2h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 (8 pound) bone-in venison roast
1 pinch kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
½ cup butter
2 ½ cups finely chopped onion, divided
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 ½ teaspoons dried sage
1 ½ teaspoons dried basil
2 cups fresh orange juice
6 ounces fresh cranberries
3 cups beef stock
½ cup red currant jelly
¼ cup dry sherry (such as Oloroso)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Spread garlic all over venison roast, season with salt and pepper, and place in a roasting pan.
  • Heat butter in a skillet over medium-low heat and cook and stir 1/2 cup onion, cilantro, sage, and basil until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Spread the butter mixture evenly over the roast.
  • Roast in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Add remaining 2 cups onion, orange juice, and cranberries to the roasting pan; reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Continue to roast, basting frequently, until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 140 degrees F for medium rare, about 1 hour. Remove the roast from the pan; cover to keep warm while you prepare the sauce.
  • Pour beef stock into the roasting pan, and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Continue boiling until the liquid is reduced by half, about 10 minutes. Skim off any fat; stir in the jelly and sherry. Continue to boil until the sauce is slightly thickened and evenly coats the back of a spoon, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 686.4 calories, Carbohydrate 29.8 g, Cholesterol 348.3 mg, Fat 21.2 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 88.7 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 322.5 mg, Sugar 22.2 g

BAKED FRESH HAM WITH APPLE-CRANBERRY SAUCE



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Time 2h15m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

5 to 6-pound fresh ham
Extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 apples, split in 1/2
2 cups cranberries, (if not fresh, frozen is fine)
1 cinnamon stick
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon pickling spice
1 tablespoon black mustard seeds
2 tablespoons sugar
1 (1-inch) piece ginger
1 1/2 cups apple juice
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
  • Score fat and put ham, fat side up, in a roasting pan. Rub with extra-virgin olive oil and season with plenty of salt and pepper all over. Cover loosely with foil and roast for 2 hours. Remove foil and roast for final hour uncovered.
  • In a large saucepan add all the sauce ingredients and simmer for 25 minutes until apples are almost falling apart and the sauce is fragrant. Remove cinnamon stick, bay leaf, and ginger then puree in a blender until completely smooth. Serve with baked fresh ham.

FRESH CRANBERRY SAUCE WITH MANDARIN ORANGES



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This is the quintessential cranberry sauce from the Ocean Spray package to which I add a can of Mandarin oranges---(I use unsweetened, especially if you use sugar---don't want to completely drown out the tart berries!) I also substitute Splenda or other sweetener for sugar.

Provided by Mermandrea

Categories     Low Protein

Time 15m

Yield 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup sugar or 1 cup Splenda granular
1 cup water
1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries
1 (15 ounce) can unsweetened mandarin oranges

Steps:

  • Combine sugar and water in a medium saucepan.
  • Bring to boil; add cranberries, return to boil.
  • Reduce heat and boil gently for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add can of Mandarin oranges.
  • Cover and cool completely at room temperature.
  • Refrigerate until serving time.
  • Makes 2 1/4 cups.

CRANBERRY SAUCE WITH PEARS AND FRESH GINGER



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Categories     Sauce     Fruit     Side     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 cup water
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon table salt
1 (12-ounce) bag cranberries, picked through
2 medium firm, ripe pears, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch chunks

Steps:

  • Bring water, sugar, ginger, cinnamon, and salt to boil in medium nonreactive saucepan over high heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve sugar. Stir in cranberries and pears; return to boil. Reduce heat to medium; simmer until saucy, slightly thickened, and about two-thirds of berries have popped open, about 5 minutes. Transfer to nonreactive bowl, cool to room temperature, and serve. (Can be covered and refrigerated up to 7 days; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes before serving.)

FRESH CRANBERRY SAUCE



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This simple cranberry sauce recipe from America's quintessential brand is the perfect complement to Thanksgiving dinner.

Provided by Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc.

Categories     Thanksgiving     Side     Cranberry Sauce     Cranberry     Quick & Easy     3-Ingredient Recipes     Christmas     Condiment

Yield Makes 2 1/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1 (12-ounce) package Ocean Spray® Fresh or Frozen Cranberries

Steps:

  • Combine sugar and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to boil; add cranberries, return to boil. Reduce heat and boil gently for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cover and cool completely at room temperature. Refrigerate until serving time.
  • This recipe is made available as a courtesy by Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc.

FRESH CRANBERRY SAUCE (RELISH)



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This is a cranberry relish my Mom has made every Thanksgiving. I never liked any sort of cranberry sauce until I tried hers! Now it's a must-have and goes amazingly well with turkey! Feel free to play with the amount of sugar and orange juice for taste and consistency!

Provided by OtakuGirl

Categories     Oranges

Time 12m

Yield 3-5 cups, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (12 ounce) bag cranberries
2 granny smith apples, quartered
1 orange, peeled and separated
2 cups orange juice
1/2 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Place 1 cup (or about 1.5 handfuls) of cranberries, 1/4 apple, 1 orange wedge, 1 tablespoon of sugar and 1/4 cup orange juice into a blender.
  • Using the pulse method, begin to chop up ingredients. You may have to use a spoon or knife halfway through to get any stuck cranberries below the blades. Continue until contents are consistency of relish (smooth but not puree).
  • Remove contents into a bowl and repeat until all ingredients are used up.
  • For best taste, chill at least 4 hours prior.

FRESH CRANBERRY ORANGE SAUCE



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Categories     Sauce     Food Processor     Thanksgiving     Low Sodium     Cranberry     Orange     Fall     Chill     Honey     Gourmet

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 large navel oranges
a 12-ounce bag fresh or unthawed frozen cranberries, picked over (about 3 1/2 cups)
3/4 cup honey

Steps:

  • With a vegetable peeler remove three 3-inch-long strips zest from 1 orange. In a saucepan of boiling water blanch zest 1 minute and drain in a colander. Chop zest fine and transfer to a large bowl.
  • Cut away peel and pith from oranges with a sharp knife and discard. Quarter oranges. In a food processor pulse oranges and cranberries until chopped coarse and add to zest. Stir in honey. Chill sauce, covered, at least 1 day and up to 3.

KIMI'S ONE OF A KIND FRESH CRANBERRY SAUCE



Kimi's One Of A Kind Fresh Cranberry Sauce image

I just started dumping and this is not your typical holiday cranberry sauce. It is filled with so much flavor and I know will be a hit for Thanksgiving Dinner.

Provided by Kimi Gaines

Categories     Other Sauces

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 bags of fresh cranberries
11 oz can of mandarin oranges, undrained
20 oz can of crushed pineapple, undrained
1 c apple juice
1 large fugi apple shredded
15 oz can of sliced peaches, undrained
1/2 c sugar
6 oz pkg of cherry jello

Steps:

  • 1. In a large stock pot combine all ingredients. Cook on high till cranberries burst; about 15 minutes. Simmer till thickens. When cooled put in fridge to gel. Put a spoonful of whipped topping or add walnuts...tastes like a dessert.
  • 2. *****the picture is before gelled.

FRESH CRANBERRY CITRUS SAUCE



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Categories     Berry     Citrus     Fruit     Side     Thanksgiving     Low Fat     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Cranberry Sauce     Vegan

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 small orange, unpeeled, sliced
2 cups orange juice
scant 2 cups sugar
2 tbsp plus 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
2 12-ounce bags cranberries

Steps:

  • 1. Finely grind orange in processor. (Or chop orange finely.) 2. Combine orange juice, sugar, and lemon juice in large saucepan. 3. Bring to boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. 4. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. 5. Add ground orange and cranberries and cook until berries begin to pop, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. 6. Remove from heat and cool completely. 7. Refrigerate. Serve cold. Can be prepared up to 4 days ahead.

Tips:

  • Use fresh cranberries: Fresh cranberries have a brighter flavor and more vibrant color than frozen or canned cranberries.
  • Wash the cranberries thoroughly: This will remove any dirt or debris.
  • Don't overcook the sauce: Overcooked sauce will be too thick and lose its bright color.
  • Add sugar to taste: The amount of sugar you add will depend on your personal preference.
  • Let the sauce cool completely before serving: This will allow the flavors to develop.
  • Serve the sauce chilled or at room temperature: Cranberry sauce can be served either way, depending on your preference.
  • Garnish the sauce with fresh herbs or citrus zest: This will add a pop of color and flavor.

Conclusion:

Fresh cranberry sauce is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be enjoyed with a variety of dishes. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it tart, sweet, or somewhere in between, there is a cranberry sauce recipe out there for you. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy way to add some flavor to your meal, give fresh cranberry sauce a try. You won't be disappointed!

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