Best 3 Slow Cooker Cranberry Sauce Recipes

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Elevate your holiday feast with the delightful flavors of homemade cranberry sauce, lovingly crafted in your slow cooker. This simple and convenient method yields a rich, tangy sauce that perfectly complements the flavors of turkey, chicken, or pork. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal effort, you can create a culinary masterpiece that will impress your guests and become a cherished tradition in your kitchen. Gather your cranberries, spices, and a touch of sweetness, and let your slow cooker work its magic. The result will be a luscious and flavorful sauce that will elevate your holiday meal to new heights.

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

SLOW COOKER CRANBERRY SAUCE



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Perfect homemade cranberry sauce for the Holidays! Tastes and smells wonderful!

Provided by JazzyRSchrinas

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

Time 3h50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ cup orange juice
½ cup water
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup white sugar
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries

Steps:

  • Combine orange juice, water, brown sugar, white sugar, and cinnamon in slow cooker; stir in cranberries. Cook on High for 3 hours, stirring once each hour.
  • Remove lid; stir well. Cook on High until sauce has thickened and most cranberries have popped, about 45 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84.7 calories, Carbohydrate 21.9 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 3.5 mg, Sugar 19.2 g

SLOW-COOKER APPLE CRANBERRY SAUCE



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It doesn't get any easier than this apple cranberry sauce. Dump all the ingredients into your slow cooker and forget about it until it's time to sit down to dinner. The 8-hour cook time allows the ingredients to meld into a delicious sauce. Orange juice and orange peel add a citrusy spike that softens the tartness of cranberries, while the chopped apples provide sweetness and a textural variation. It's the delightful twist on classic cranberry sauce that you never knew you needed!

Provided by By Jessica Walker

Categories     Condiment

Time 8h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 medium apples, peeled, chopped
1 bag (12 oz) fresh cranberries (3 cups)
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1/4 cup orange juice

Steps:

  • Spray 3-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In slow cooker, mix all ingredients.
  • Cover; cook on High heat setting 5 hours (or on Low heat setting 8 hours).
  • Leave sauce chunky, if desired, or stir well to break down apples and cranberries more. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 0 mg, Sugar 24 g, TransFat 0 g

SLOW COOKER TURKEY WITH CRANBERRY SAUCE



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Try this tasty and easy way to cook a turkey breast using your slow cooker. It's ideal for holiday potlucks, and the sweet cranberry sauce nicely complements the turkey. -Marie Ramsden, Fairgrove, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h15m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 boneless skinless turkey breast halves (3 pounds each)
1 can (14 ounces) jellied cranberry sauce
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons water, divided
1 envelope onion soup mix
2 tablespoons cornstarch

Steps:

  • Place turkey breasts in a 5-qt. slow cooker. In a large bowl, combine the cranberry sauce, 1/2 cup water and soup mix. Pour over turkey. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or until meat is tender. Remove turkey and keep warm., Transfer cooking juices to a large saucepan. Combine the cornstarch and remaining water until smooth. Bring cranberry mixture to a boil; gradually stir in cornstarch mixture until smooth. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Slice turkey; serve with cranberry sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 112mg cholesterol, Sodium 259mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 45g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • For a tangy sauce, use fresh cranberries. If using frozen cranberries, thaw them before cooking.
  • Add a little orange zest or juice for a citrusy flavor.
  • For a sweeter sauce, add more sugar or honey to taste.
  • If you like a chunky sauce, leave some of the cranberries whole. For a smoother sauce, purée the cranberries before cooking.
  • Serve cranberry sauce warm or cold. It's delicious with roasted turkey, chicken, or pork.

Conclusion:

Slow-cooker cranberry sauce is a delicious and easy way to add a festive touch to your holiday meal. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful sauce that will be enjoyed by everyone at the table. Whether you serve it warm or cold, slow-cooker cranberry sauce is a surefire hit.

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