Best 7 Savory Dried Cranberry Sauce Recipes

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Thanksgiving dinner is incomplete without a tangy, sweet, and savory cranberry sauce to add a burst of flavor to your meal. If you're tired of the same old store-bought sauce, why not try your hand at making your own dried cranberry sauce? With dried cranberries, you can enjoy a flavorful and unique twist on this traditional dish, while also ensuring that it's made with the freshest and highest-quality ingredients. Our easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide will help you create a delicious and memorable homemade dried cranberry sauce that will be the star of your Thanksgiving table.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SPICED CRANBERRY SAUCE



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While this spicy cranberry sauce is simmering, the wonderful fragrance of the spices brings back happy memories of when my mother made it for the holidays. My husband and three sons are glad I'm carrying on her tradition! -Allison Thompson, Lansing Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries
1-3/4 cups sugar
1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until the berries pop and mixture is thickened, about 30 minutes. Cool. Transfer to a serving bowl; cover and refrigerate until chilled.

Nutrition Facts :

SAVORY DRIED CRANBERRY SAUCE



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Categories     Sauce     Thanksgiving     Quick & Easy     Cranberry     White Wine     Winter     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 1 1/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup dried cranberries (available at specialty foods shops)
1/8 teaspoon dried tarragon, crumbled
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley leaves plus sprigs for garnish

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan whisk together the brown sugar and the cornstarch and add the wine and the broth, whisking until the mixture is smooth. Add the vinegar, the cranberries, the tarragon, and salt to taste and simmer the sauce, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes. Stir in the minced parsley and simmer the sauce for 1 minutes more. Serve the sauce hot, garnished with the parsley sprigs, with pork chops, ham or poultry.

SAVORY CRANBERRY SAUCE



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Provided by Rick Archbold

Categories     Sauce     Thanksgiving     Quick & Easy     Cranberry     Port

Yield Makes 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup port
2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 cups cranberries, fresh or frozen (thawed)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In small saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; stir in onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until softened. Stir in port and balsamic vinegar; boil for 5 minutes or until reduced to about 3 tablespoons. Meanwhile, slice cranberries in half; in bowl, stir together cranberries, sugar, salt and pepper. Mix into onion mixture; bring to boil and cook, stirring often for 8 to 10 minutes or until cranberries are tender and sauce is thick. Transfer to nonmetallic containers; store in refrigerator, tightly covered, for up to 1 week, or in freezer for up to 1 month.

INSANELY EASY CRANBERRY SAUCE



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Whipped this up for Thanksgiving this year and even people who weren't nuts about cranberries couldn't put it down.

Provided by Jacqueline P Slattery

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

Time 2h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 ½ cups white wine
2 cups white sugar
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1 pinch ground ginger
¾ pound fresh cranberries
¼ pound fresh cherries, pitted and halved

Steps:

  • Combine the wine, sugar, cinnamon, and ginger in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Add the cranberries and cherries. Return to a simmer; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 45 minutes stirring occasionally. Refrigerate until cold before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292 calories, Carbohydrate 61 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 0.5 g, Sodium 5 mg, Sugar 54.5 g

CREAMY, RICH, AND DECADENT CRANBERRY SAUCE



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This recipe comes from Chef Paul Prudhomme's Louisiana Kitchen cookbook. This is such a wonderful flavor, I had to share it. The sauce is good anytime, not just at Thanksgiving!

Provided by Penny Stettinius

Categories     Sauces

Time 1h

Yield 3 1/2 Cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb fresh cranberries, rinsed and drained
5 cups water
2 cups sugar
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • In a 4-quart saucepan, combine the cranberries, water and sugar.
  • Bring to a boil over high heat, and continue boiling until thickened, about 30-35 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Toward the end of the cooking time, use a potato masher to mash all of the berries.
  • Reduce the heat to low and add the butter and salt; simmer until butter melts, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla.
  • Cool to room temperature.
  • Just before serving, fold in the sour cream and mix well.

DEBBIE'S SPECIAL CRANBERRY SAUCE



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My Mom has made this recipe for Thanksgiving and other holidays for the last 20 years. Goes well with chicken, turkey, and pork.

Provided by Swest

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

Time 3h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (12 ounce) package fresh or frozen cranberries
1 cup pitted prunes, quartered
⅔ cup water
⅓ cup seedless raspberry jam
¼ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
½ teaspoon salt
1 cinnamon stick

Steps:

  • Combine the cranberries, prunes, water, raspberry jam, sugar, vinegar, salt, and cinnamon stick in a 3-quart saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until thick and most of the cranberries have burst, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Transfer to a container with a lid; cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131 calories, Carbohydrate 34.2 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 0.7 g, Sodium 147.8 mg, Sugar 25.6 g

CRANBERRY SAUCE WITH DRIED CHERRIES



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Tart cranberry sauce is sweetened with dried cherries and grated ginger. You can substitute dried cranberries or raisins for the dried cherries.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Yield Makes 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 1/2 cups cranberries (one 12-ounce bag)
3/4 cup dried cherries
1/2 cup finely chopped shallots
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
Zest and juice of one orange (about 1/2 cup)
2 teaspoons grated ginger, peeled
3/4 cup packed light-brown sugar

Steps:

  • Combine cranberries, cherries, shallots, vinegar, orange zest and juice, ginger, and brown sugar in a medium saucepan, and cook over medium heat until cranberries pop. Reduce heat to low; cook, stirring occasionally, until cranberries release their juices, about 15 minutes. If the cranberry sauce becomes too thick, add water until the desired consistency is reached. Transfer to a bowl to cool.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of dried cranberries. You can find dried cranberries that are sweetened, unsweetened, or even flavored with other fruits or spices. Choose the type of dried cranberries that you think will best complement the flavors of your dish.
  • Soak the dried cranberries before using them. This will help to rehydrate them and make them plump and juicy. You can soak the cranberries in water, juice, or even wine.
  • Use a slow cooker to make your sauce. This will allow the flavors to develop and meld together over time. You can also make the sauce on the stovetop, but be sure to simmer it gently so that it doesn't burn.
  • Add some spices to your sauce. This will help to give it a more complex flavor. Some good spices to use include cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
  • Serve your sauce warm or cold. Dried cranberry sauce is delicious either way. Serve it with roasted chicken, turkey, or pork, or use it as a topping for pancakes, waffles, or ice cream.

Conclusion:

Dried cranberry sauce is a versatile and delicious condiment that can be used in a variety of dishes. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a new way to enjoy cranberries, give dried cranberry sauce a try.

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