Best 6 Holiday Cranberry Yams Recipes

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When it comes to holiday cooking, few dishes are as iconic as cranberry yams. This festive dish is a staple at family gatherings and potlucks, and for good reason. The sweet and tangy flavor of the cranberries pairs perfectly with the soft and fluffy yams, creating a side dish that is both delicious and visually appealing. While there are many different recipes for cranberry yams, they all share a few key ingredients: fresh cranberries, yams, sugar, and spices. From there, you can get creative with your add-ins, such as nuts, raisins, or marshmallows. Whether you prefer a classic recipe or something more unique, you're sure to find the perfect cranberry yam recipe to make your holiday meal complete.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

FESTIVE HOLIDAY CRANBERRY RELISH



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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

CANDIED YAMS WITH CRANBERRIES



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This is a delicious variation on candied yams. The fresh cranberries add a slight tartness that cuts down on the sweetness characteristic of traditional candied yams. This recipe was taken from a bag of miniature marshmallows many years ago and I recently re-discovered it. Hope you like it as much as I do!

Provided by Poohbear Pam

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup oatmeal, uncooked
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/3 cup butter
2 (17 ounce) cans yams, drained
2 cups cranberries, raw
1 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows

Steps:

  • Combine flour, sugar, oats and cinnamon.
  • Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Lightly toss 1 cup crumb mixture with yams and cranberries.
  • Arrange in a 1 1/2 quart casserole.
  • Sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with marshmallows and return to oven until marshmallows are lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 466, Fat 11.1, SaturatedFat 6.6, Cholesterol 27.1, Sodium 119.3, Carbohydrate 89.2, Fiber 9, Sugar 27.2, Protein 4.9

HOLIDAY CRANBERRY DELIGHT



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This holiday salad stars cranberries in a tart ruby topping that sits on a snow-white cream cheese layer.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup chopped pecans
3 tablespoons orange marmalade
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped

Steps:

  • Combine crumbs and butter; press into an ungreased 8-in. square baking dish. Chill. , In a saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in pecans and marmalade; refrigerate until completely cool., Meanwhile, combine cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, milk and vanilla in a bowl; beat until smooth. Fold in whipped cream. Spread over crust. Top with cranberry mixture. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts :

HOLIDAY SUNSHINE YAMS



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My mom has been making this recipe my whole life...I'm almost 23. It is my favorite thing to eat on Thanksgiving and Christmas. Now that I'm older, I have been making it the past couple of years. It is absolutely delicious and the addition of peaches makes it one of a kind.

Provided by Baking Girl

Categories     Low Protein

Time 20m

Yield 6 , 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 tablespoons butter
14 ounces whole cranberry sauce
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/3 cup brown sugar
15 ounces sliced peach halves in syrup
28 ounces canned yams
1 tablespoon cornstarch

Steps:

  • Melt butter.
  • Add whole cranberry sauce to it and cook down.
  • Let it cook 5 minutes.
  • Add 1 tsp of cinnamon or to taste.
  • Add 1/3 to ½ cup brown sugar.
  • Drain 1/3 cup of peach syrup into another dish.
  • Add 1 tbsp cornstarch to peach syrup and stir together.
  • Add peaches to cranberry mixture.
  • Let it simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Drain and add yams to pan.
  • Let it simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Add peach syrup/cornstarch mixture into pan.
  • Let it simmer until it thickens.

HOLIDAY CRANBERRY CHUTNEY



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Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     dinner, side dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup cider vinegar
2 1/4 cups firmly packed light brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 1/2 cups water
2 lemons, rind grated finely, pith discarded and fruit cut into sections
2 navel oranges, rind grated finely, pith discarded and fruit cut into sections
1 tart apple, peeled and coarsely chopped
6 cups fresh cranberries
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup dried apricots
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan combine the vinegar, sugar, curry, ginger, cloves, allspice, cinnamon and water. Bring the liquid to a boil, stirring until the sugar is dissolved, about 3 minutes. Add the lemon rind and lemon sections, the orange rind and orange sections and the apple, reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Add 3 cups of the cranberries, the raisins and the apricots and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 35 minutes. Add another 2 cups of the cranberries and simmer for 10 more minutes. Add the remaining cup of cranberries and the pecans and simmer the mixture for 15 minutes longer.
  • Remove the saucepan from the heat, pour the chutney into a bowl and let cool. Chill overnight or up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 325, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 75 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 20 milligrams, Sugar 63 grams, TransFat 0 grams

HOLIDAY CRANBERRY MARGARITA



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Holiday cocktail. Rim glass with sugar or salt, if desired and serve drink with fresh cranberries and lime wedges.

Provided by ERIKIM21

Categories     Margaritas

Time 5m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 8

sugar or salt as needed
ice as needed
3 fluid ounces cranberry juice
1 ½ fluid ounces lime margarita mix
1 ½ fluid ounces tequila
1 fluid ounce triple sec
2 to 3 fresh cranberries
1 wedge lime

Steps:

  • Rim a cocktail glass with sugar or salt if desired, then fill with ice.
  • Combine cranberry juice, margarita mix, tequila, and triple sec in a cocktail shaker. Shake or stir until combined and pour over ice. Add cranberries and garnish with lime wedge.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294.6 calories, Carbohydrate 35.6 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 34.4 mg, Sugar 32.4 g

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, firm yams with smooth, unblemished skin.
  • If you don't have fresh cranberries, you can use frozen or dried cranberries.
  • You can add other spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, or ginger to taste.
  • If you don't have orange zest, you can use lemon zest instead.
  • Be careful not to overcook the yams, as they can become mushy.
  • Serve the yams immediately or they will start to lose their flavor.

Conclusion:

Holiday Cranberry Yams are a delicious and festive side dish that is perfect for any holiday gathering. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that is sure to impress your guests. So next time you're looking for a holiday side dish, give Holiday Cranberry Yams a try!

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