Best 7 Grandmas Cranberry Sauce Recipes
Grandma's cranberry sauce is a classic holiday dish that is both delicious and easy to make. It is the perfect complement to turkey, ham, or any other roasted meat. The tartness of the cranberries pairs perfectly with the savory flavors of the meat, and the sweetness of the sugar helps to balance out the flavors. Whether you are a seasoned cook or a beginner, this recipe is sure to become a new holiday favorite.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
GRANDMA'S CRANBERRY SAUCE
This wonderful and simple cranberry sauce is my grandmother's recipe. We had it every year at Thanksgiving and Christmas, and I predict you will have people begging for more.
Provided by SJHOMER
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Cranberry Sauce Recipes
Time P2DT15m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place the cranberries, oranges, apples, pecans, and sugar in the bowl of a food processor. Process until all ingredients are evenly ground, 2-3 minutes. Pour mixture into a bowl, cover, and refrigerate at least 2 days before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 106.2 calories, Carbohydrate 17.7 g, Fat 4.4 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 0.5 mg, Sugar 14.6 g
GRANDMA'S CRANBERRY SALAD
This is a favorite recipe that my Grandma makes for us. She freezes it, but my family prefers it just chilled in the refrigerator.
Provided by wilco
Categories Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes Dessert Salad Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Put cranberries in a food processor and blend until well chopped. Transfer cranberries to a large bowl, and mix in pineapple, pecans, marshmallows and sugar.
- In a medium bowl, beat cream with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Fold whipped cream into cranberry mixture. Chill until ready to serve. (Or, freeze for 2 hours before serving.)
Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.2 calories, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 32.6 mg, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 27.3 mg, Sugar 20.7 g
GRANDMA'S CRANBERRY STUFF
What could taste better than turkey and cranberry on Thanksgiving Day? My grandmother's classic recipe makes the best cranberry stuff to share with your family and friends this holiday. -Catherine Cassidy, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Yield 3 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Cut unpeeled orange into wedges, removing any seeds, and place in a food processor. Add cranberries and sugar; pulse until chopped. Add walnuts; pulse just until combined.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
GRANDMA'S CRANBERRY SAUCE
This is the only cranberry sauce that I have found that I like. It is my grandmother's recipe. This is the original recipe. I am going to modify this year to do whole berries and just pare the apples ahead of time.
Provided by SweetsLady
Categories Sauces
Time 50m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Cut up 3 medium apples with peeling. Put in kettle with cranberries and water.
- Boil until skins pop.
- Push cranberries through fine sieve into bowl to capture the skins of cranberries and apples.
- Add sugar to bowl and then put back to boil. Cook for 5 minutes. Pour into bowl.
- Let Cool before putting saran wrap on and putting in fridge.
GRAND MARNIER CRANBERRY SAUCE
Provided by Gretchen Davis
Categories Condiment/Spread Sauce Liqueur Christmas Thanksgiving Low Cal Low Sodium Cranberry Winter Chill Bon Appétit Missouri
Yield Makes 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Place cranberries in 8x8x2-inch glass baking dish. Sprinkle sugar, then orange juice concentrate over. Cover tightly with foil. Bake until juices form and cranberries are very soft, about 1 hour. Uncover; mix in liqueur. Cover and refrigerate until very cold, about 4 hours. Can be prepared 3 days ahead. Keep chilled.
GRANDMA'S CRANBERRY RELISH
This is a tart and tangy cranberry side dish, perfect for any holiday meal! My grandmother's recipe that my mom still makes as a family tradition.
Provided by BearsFanJeff
Categories Berries
Time 10m
Yield 2 cups, 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Wash and drain cranberries.
- Cut whole orange into quarters.
- Chop in food processor until pieces are minced. You may need to do this in portions depending on the size of your food processor.
- Pour into a bowl and mix in sugar.
- Allow to rest in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Serve with turkey, ham, or your favorite holiday meal.
GRANDMA PIETZ'S CRANBERRY CAKE PUDDING
For generations, our family has handed down this cake recipe starring cranberries. Simple and unusual, it remains a treasured family heirloom. -Lisa Potter, Camp Douglas, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 15 servings (2 cups sauce).
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 13x9-in. baking pan., In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until crumbly. Beat in egg. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; add to butter mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. If desired, coarsely chop cranberries. Fold cranberries into batter., Transfer to prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 20-25 minutes., In a large saucepan, combine brown sugar, water, sugar and butter; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly to dissolve sugar. Cook and stir until slightly thickened; stir in vanilla. Serve warm with cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 311 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 125mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (50g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
Tips:
- Use fresh cranberries. Fresh cranberries are more flavorful and have a brighter color than frozen cranberries.
- Rinse the cranberries. Rinsing the cranberries will remove any dirt or debris.
- Use a variety of citrus fruits. Using a variety of citrus fruits, such as oranges, lemons, and limes, will add different flavors and aromas to the sauce.
- Add some spices. Spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves will add a warm and festive flavor to the sauce.
- Cook the sauce slowly. Cooking the sauce slowly will allow the flavors to develop and deepen.
- Let the sauce cool completely. Letting the sauce cool completely will allow the flavors to meld together.
Conclusion:
Homemade cranberry sauce is a delicious and festive addition to any Thanksgiving or Christmas meal. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple tips, you can make the best cranberry sauce you've ever tasted.
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