In the heart of New England, where autumn leaves paint the landscape in vibrant hues, lies a culinary gem that captures the essence of the season: the "Massachusetts Cranberry Sauce Salad." A harmonious blend of tangy cranberries, crisp apples, and a symphony of spices, this salad is a celebration of the region's bountiful harvest. As the aroma of cinnamon and nutmeg fills the air, this delightful dish transports taste buds to a nostalgic realm of comfort and warmth. Whether served as a refreshing side or a starring attraction, the "Massachusetts Cranberry Sauce Salad" promises to tantalize the palate and evoke memories of cozy gatherings and the splendor of fall in New England.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
PERFECT CRANBERRY SAUCE
For the holidays, make this Perfect Cranberry Sauce recipe from Food Network Kitchen using fresh or frozen cranberries; kick it up with orange or lemon zest.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 37m
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Empty a 12-ounce bag of fresh or frozen cranberries into a saucepan and transfer 1/2 cup to a small bowl. Add 1 cup sugar, 1 strip orange or lemon zest and 2 tablespoons water to the pan and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves and the cranberries are soft, about 10 minutes. Increase the heat to medium and cook until the cranberries burst, about 12 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the reserved cranberries. Add sugar, salt and pepper to taste and cool to room temperature before serving.
CRANBERRY SALAD DRESSING
Cranberries add bright color to this tangy dressing that coats salad greens nicely. "It's also delicious over fresh pear or banana salad," says Suzanne McKinley of Lyons, Georgia.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield about 2-1/2 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a blender, combine the cranberries, orange, sugar, vinegar, salt, mustard and onion. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Refrigerate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 128 calories, Fat 11g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 118mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
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
QUICK CRANBERRY GELATIN SALAD
Since this tangy salad keeps well, I make it a day ahead for my Christmas menu. It's also a great choice to take to a holiday potluck - even people who aren't fond of cranberries think it's yummy. I got the recipe from a friend at church who likes to cook and bake as much as I do. -Betty Claycomb, Alverton, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 10m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in water. Stir in pineapple and cranberry sauce. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Stir in grapes and pecans. Pour into a 2-qt. serving bowl. Refrigerate until firm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 146 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 62mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CRANBERRY SAUCE SALSA
Don't toss that little bit of cranberry sauce leftover from Thanksgiving dinner. This recipe, which we developed for a special kids' edition of The New York Times, calls for making it into a savory-sweet salsa that everyone will love. Just add some chopped fresh tomatoes, onion, garlic, cilantro and jalapeño to prepared whole cranberry sauce (not the jellied stuff). Stir in some lime zest and juice, and a sprinkling of chile powder, cumin and cayenne. Serve with enchilada pie or tortilla chips, and consider stocking canned cranberry sauce in your cabinet all year long.
Provided by Margaux Laskey
Categories easy, snack, dips and spreads, appetizer, side dish
Time 10m
Yield About 1 cup
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, combine cranberry sauce, tomatoes, onion, cilantro, jalapeno, garlic, lime zest and juice, chili powder, cumin and cayenne and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Allow to rest for at least 30 minutes so the flavors can meld. Serve with enchilada pie or with a bowl of tortilla chips.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 143, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 453 milligrams, Sugar 29 grams
CRANBERRY SALAD
Steps:
- Dissolve gelatin in hot water, then add cold water. Cool mixture and set aside.
- Wash and grind cranberries. Pare and chop apples (and oranges, if using) into small chunks.
- Stir together the ground cranberries, chopped apples and oranges (or pineapple) nuts, and sugar.
- Add to slightly thickened gelatin mixture; then pour into a mold and chill until salad is firm and holds its shape. Unmold onto salad greens.
MASSACHUSETTS CRANBERRY SAUCE/SALAD
This is a delicious cranberry sauce or relish! It was a triple blue ribbon winner at three large fairs! It was a family secret recipe until now. It is the most requested family recipe in our family.Even people who don't like cranberries, love this recipe.
Provided by BB502
Categories Pineapple
Time 15m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Dissolve jello in hot water.
- Add pineapple juice.
- Stir.
- Chill until slightly thickened.
- Meanwhile, combine cranberries, apples and sugar.
- Stir into cranberry mixture the jello/pineapple and add the nuts.
- Pour into mold or individual molds.
- I use a glass loaf pan.
- Chill 2 hours, or longer.
- Unmold, or I scoop out and spoon into fancy glass serving dish.
CRANBERRY SAUCE SALAD
I always make this frozen salad for Thanksgiving dinner. I don't care for plain cranberry sauce and this recipe is a change from that. It looks as if it would be a sweet salad or dessert, but the mayonnaise adds a tangy taste and cuts the sweetness. Cooking time is freezing time.
Provided by Kendra
Categories Fruit
Time 6h10m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Soften cream cheese.
- Blend in mayonnaise and sugar.
- Add fruit and fold in whipped cream.
- Pour into 8X8 inch pan, cover and freeze about 6 hours.
- Let stand at room temperature for about 30 minutes before serving, or until it can be cut or scooped.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 351.3, Fat 22.2, SaturatedFat 13.3, Cholesterol 72.9, Sodium 141.7, Carbohydrate 37.4, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 34.2, Protein 3
Tips:
- For a sweeter sauce, use more sugar. For a tarter sauce, use less sugar.
- If you don't have fresh cranberries, you can use frozen cranberries. Just thaw them before using.
- You can also use a combination of fresh and frozen cranberries.
- If you don't have orange juice, you can use water. However, orange juice will give the sauce a more flavorful taste.
- You can add other spices to the sauce, such as cinnamon, nutmeg, or ginger.
- If you want a smoother sauce, you can strain it after cooking.
- Serve the sauce warm or cold. It can be served over turkey, chicken, or pork.
Conclusion:
Cranberry sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be enjoyed with a variety of dishes. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. Whether you like it sweet, tart, or somewhere in between, there is a cranberry sauce recipe out there for you. So next time you are looking for a side dish to serve with your holiday meal, give cranberry sauce a try. You won't be disappointed.
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