Best 7 Holiday Cranberry Pomegranate Sauce Recipes

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During the holiday season, a traditional and delicious dish that accompanies many meals is cranberry sauce. This delectable sauce, made from fresh cranberries, is transformed into a vibrant and flavorful dish that complements the roasted turkey or ham. With the addition of tangy pomegranate, this cranberry sauce takes on a whole new dimension of flavor, creating a perfect balance of sweet and tart. The combination of these two fruits creates a rich, ruby-red sauce that adds a pop of color and a burst of flavor to any holiday table. Whether you prefer a classic cranberry sauce or are looking to elevate your holiday spread with a unique twist, this recipe for cranberry pomegranate sauce is sure to impress your family and friends.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

PERFECT POMEGRANATE CRANBERRY SAUCE



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Don't settle for boring, mediocre cranberry sauce this holiday season. Instead, serve your friends and family this amazing reboot of the traditional Thanksgiving relish. It goes great with holiday fare like turkey and everyday favorites like biscuits. Or you can even serve it with vanilla ice cream as a dessert! Jar or freeze your leftovers to enjoy this sauce year-round!

Provided by LaurenRae

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

Time 1h30m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 (12 ounce) packages fresh cranberries
2 cups turbinado sugar, or more to taste
1 ½ cups freshly squeezed orange juice
1 cup water
¼ cup dark corn syrup (such as Karo®), or more to taste
2 tablespoons port wine, or more to taste
1 tablespoon lime juice, or more to taste
2 cinnamon sticks
1 tablespoon orange zest, divided
4 whole cloves
1 large pomegranate, peeled and seeds separated, divided

Steps:

  • Combine cranberries, sugar, orange juice, water, corn syrup, port wine, lime juice, cinnamon sticks, 1 1/2 teaspoons orange zest, cloves, and 1/4 the pomegranate seeds in a heavy pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until cranberries pop and sauce is thickened, about 30 minutes.
  • Taste the sauce and add more sugar, corn syrup, or port wine if desired. Remove cloves or cinnamon if the taste is overpowering at this point and add more port wine or lime juice.
  • Continue to simmer sauce, stirring occasionally, until desired consistency is reached, 15 to 30 minutes. Remove pot from heat and cool, about 30 minutes. Sauce will thicken as it cools. Remove cinnamon sticks and cloves if still in sauce. Stir remaining pomegranate seeds into sauce and garnish with remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons orange zest.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121.6 calories, Carbohydrate 31.2 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 0.4 g, Sodium 16.3 mg, Sugar 25.1 g

HOLIDAY CRANBERRY-POMEGRANATE SAUCE



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This is a wonderful variation on traditional cranberry sauce for your holiday dinners. It's very easy to make, and my family insists upon it every Thanksgiving and more! It is also a great base for a glaze on your Holiday Ham. For a summer cranberry salad, simply add sliced strawberries, mango, oranges, pineapple, or whatever strikes your fancy!

Provided by Alice C.

Categories     Side Dish

Time 8h35m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (12 ounce) bag fresh cranberries, rinsed and sorted
1 cup white sugar
1 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon orange zest
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
2 cinnamon sticks
1 pomegranate, peeled and seeds separated

Steps:

  • Mix the cranberries, sugar, orange juice, orange zest, ground cloves, and cinnamon sticks together in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Lower heat to medium, and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat and cool.
  • Stir the pomegranate seeds into the cranberry mixture, and refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight. Remove the cinnamon sticks before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 48.5 calories, Carbohydrate 12.5 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 0.7 mg, Sugar 10.8 g

CRANBERRY-POMEGRANATE SAUCE



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Cranberry and Pomegranate are two peas in a pod and make a spectacular sauce for turkey day! Really easy too. Cut pomegranates in half crosswise, hold cut side over a large bowl and tap the top of the fruit repeatedly with the back of a tablespoon. Seeds and juice will drop into bowl....magic! Make the cranberry sauce anhead of time and refrigerate, covered. Fold in the pomegranate seeds just before serving.

Provided by KathyP53

Categories     Berries

Time 2h15m

Yield 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 1/2 lbs fresh cranberries (6 cups)
2 cups sugar
1 cup pomegranate juice
2 cups fresh pomegranate seeds

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, combine the cranberries with the sugar and pomegranate juice. Bring to a simmer and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until most of the cranberries have burst, about 10 minutes.
  • Scrape the cranberry sauce into a bowl and let stand until cool, about 2 hours.
  • Fold in the pomegranate seeds and serve the sauce chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.6, Fat 0.9, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 8.5, Carbohydrate 97.6, Fiber 7.9, Sugar 84.5, Protein 1.5

CRANBERRY-POMEGRANATE RELISH



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Pair this sweet and tangy relish with our Roast Turkey with Rosemary and Lemon. Use any leftovers as a sandwich spread or stirred into yogurt as a dip.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Lunch Recipes

Time 20m

Yield Makes 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 large shallot, finely chopped
1 bag (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries
1 cup pomegranate juice
1/2 cup packed dark-brown sugar
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds (optional)

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium-high. Add shallot; cook, stirring constantly, until softened, 3 minutes. Add cranberries, pomegranate juice, and brown sugar; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until cranberries have burst and sauce is slightly thickened, 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in pomegranate seeds (if using). Let cool to room temperature before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103 g, Fat 1 g, Fiber 1 g

CRANBERRY-POMEGRANATE SAUCE



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Pomegranate, honey and Meyer lemon zest boosts the flavor of the traditional cranberry sauce in this version from Amy Lawrence, and her husband, Justin Fox Burks, the authors of the Chubby Vegetarian blog.

Provided by Tara Parker-Pope

Categories     side dish

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 12-ounce bag fresh cranberries (organic ones taste sweeter)
1/2 cup pomegranate juice
1 whole pomegranate
3/4 cup vegan cane sugar
1 tablespoon local honey
Zest of 1 Meyer lemon
Pinch of sea salt
Pinch of clove powder

Steps:

  • Rinse cranberries and pour them into a tall saucepan. Pour in pomegranate juice. Turn heat on medium-low.
  • Cut the whole pomegranate and remove all the seeds; run them through a food processor and then a sieve or a food mill in order to strain out the seeds. Pour into the pan along with the sugar, honey, lemon zest, salt and clove. Cook for about 30 to 40 minutes until the cranberries pop and the sauce thickens.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 187, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 47 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 25 milligrams, Sugar 39 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CRANBERRY POMEGRANATE SAUCE



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This is a delicious fruit-filled version of cranberry sauce. The pomegranate is cooked separately to facilitate seed removal, then both parts are combined to finish cooking. It's wonderful as an accompaniment for poultry, and can be made into a lovely trifle-type dessert with vanilla pudding and pound cake.

Provided by Carolyn Bunkley

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

Time 1h15m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 large tart apples
2 pomegranates, peeled and seeds separated
1 (16 fl oz) bottle pomegranate juice
2 cups white sugar
2 large oranges
2 (12 ounce) bags fresh cranberries, rinsed and sorted
1 cup pecans, chopped

Steps:

  • Peel and core apples, and put peelings and cores in a small saucepan with pomegranate seeds, 1/2 cup juice, and 1/2 cup sugar. Bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to simmer. Cook for 30 minutes.
  • Chop the peeled apples, and place in a large saucepan. Remove zest from half of one orange, chop very fine, and add to apples. Peel oranges, chop coarsely, and add to pan along with cranberries and remaining juice and sugar. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer, and cook for 30 minutes.
  • Remove small pan from heat, and strain juice into larger pan. Cool solids slightly, and then push though a sieve to remove seeds and peels, adding remaining pulp to larger pan. Stir in nuts, if desired. Cook about 10 minutes longer. Serve warm, room temperature, or chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150 calories, Carbohydrate 30.5 g, Fat 3.7 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 1.9 mg, Sugar 26.2 g

CRANBERRY & POMEGRANATE SAUCE



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Adding pomegranate juice takes this sauce to a different dimension, plus it's super-quick and easy to make ahead

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Condiment

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 3

250g fresh or frozen cranberries
85g demerara sugar
100ml pomegranate juice

Steps:

  • Tip all the ingredients into a pan and stir well to combine. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the cranberries start popping (about 5 mins for fresh cranberries or 8-10 mins for frozen) and turn into a runny sauce. Leave to cool before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 52 calories, Carbohydrate 14 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 14 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber

Tips:

  • Fresh cranberries and pomegranates are essential for the best flavor. If using frozen cranberries, thaw them completely before using.
  • Use a combination of sugar and maple syrup for a balanced sweetness. You can adjust the amount of each to taste.
  • Simmer the sauce over low heat until it has thickened, about 20 minutes. Don't rush this process, or the sauce will be too thin.
  • Strain the sauce through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any solids. This will give you a smooth, lump-free sauce.
  • Taste the sauce and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may want to add more sugar, maple syrup, or spices.
  • Serve the sauce warm or at room temperature. It can be used on turkey, chicken, pork, or fish.

Conclusion:

This cranberry pomegranate sauce is a delicious and versatile condiment that is perfect for the holidays. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. Whether you serve it warm or at room temperature, on turkey, chicken, pork, or fish, this sauce is sure to be a hit. So next time you are looking for a festive and flavorful sauce, give this cranberry pomegranate sauce a try.

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