Best 14 Spiced Cranberry Sauce Recipes

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Spiced cranberry sauce is a sweet and tart condiment traditionally served with roasted turkey during the Thanksgiving or Christmas holidays. It is made by simmering cranberries with sugar, water, and spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice. The sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks, making it a convenient side dish for busy holiday cooks. Whether you are looking for a classic recipe or a more modern twist on this traditional dish, there are many variations to choose from. Here are a few of our favorites.

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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 :

SPICED CRANBERRY SAUCE



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Super easy and a huge hit! I make this spiced cranberry sauce every Thanksgiving and Christmas. Tart and spicy! The spices just add to the overall holiday feel of the dish.

Provided by Shelby Crosa

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

Time 8h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

¾ cup orange juice
¼ cup water
1 cup white sugar
1 cinnamon stick
1 dash ground cloves
1 dash ground nutmeg
1 dash ground allspice
1 (12 ounce) bag fresh cranberries

Steps:

  • Heat orange juice and water in a saucepan over medium heat until warm, about 3 minutes. Add sugar and stir until dissolved. Mix in cinnamon stick, cloves, nutmeg, and allspice. Add cranberries and cook, stirring occasionally, until they pop, about 10 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and pour sauce into a bowl. Cover and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128.5 calories, Carbohydrate 33 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 1.7 mg, Sugar 28.7 g

SPICED ORANGE CRANBERRY SAUCE



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This recipe was graciously shared with me by a Jamaican friend, many years ago. It makes a delicious sauce, different from any other cranberry sauce I've ever tasted or made. It does not "gel" but you do want to cook it long enough to make a good, thick consistency. You can use 1 tablespoon of excellent quality ground cinnamon instead of the cinnamon stick, if you prefer. Originally submitted to ThanksgivingRecipe.com.

Provided by Barbara Yoder

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

Yield 64

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds cranberries
2 tablespoons orange zest
3 cinnamon sticks
1 pint orange juice
2 cups packed brown sugar
2 cups water

Steps:

  • Place the cranberries, grated orange rind, cinnamon, orange juice, brown sugar and enough water to cover cranberries in a saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil over high heat. Immediately turn heat down and simmer for about 1 hour or until the sauce has thickened. Taste for sweetness and adjust with additional sugar if necessary. You can not overcook, so continue cooking until you have a good thick consistency. Let mixture cool a bit then refrigerate in a covered container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 36.7 calories, Carbohydrate 9.4 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 2.5 mg, Sugar 7.9 g

SPICED APPLE CRANBERRY SAUCE



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So much better than a can-shaped blob, this cranberry sauce recipe unites cranberries with a natural counterpart, apples. Add ground cinnamon and cloves, and not only will your mashed potatoes and stuffing have a delicious companion, but your house'll smell divine, too.

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup apple cider (can substitute water)
1 medium apple (peeled, cored, and diced) (I recommend a tart variety like Granny Smith or McIntosh)
3 cups 12 ounces fresh cranberries, washed
1/3 - 2/3 cup sugar (plus possibly a little more, to taste)
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
Zest of one small lemon (about 1 teaspoon)

Steps:

  • Add all ingredients to a medium saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the temp to medium-low and simmer until the berries have burst and the mixture has thickened, about 10-15 minutes.
  • Let cool and serve.
  • May be refrigerated for two days or frozen for up to two months.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 0.25 cups, Calories 93 kcal, Sugar 21 g, Sodium 2 mg, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Carbohydrate 24 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 1 g

SPICED CRANBERRY-ORANGE SAUCE WITH ZINFANDEL



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Ruby red, rich and spicy cranberry sauce with a bright citrus note. A sophisticated blend of flavors! Goes equally well with roast turkey, beef, or ham. Make a batch at T.G., and freeze half for X'mas. Delicious! Note: I reduce the sugar to 3/4 cup of each, and use a tablespoonful of orange zest in place of the strip as we really enjoy the orange flavor. No need to strain the syrup, just scoop out the whole spices. Adapted from Bon Appetit, November 2001.

Provided by BecR2400

Categories     Sauces

Time 36m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 3/4 cups red Zinfandel wine
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup packed golden brown sugar
6 whole cloves
6 whole allspice
2 cinnamon sticks
1 strip orange rind (strip is 3 by 1 inch in size)
1 (12 ounce) bag fresh cranberries

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients except cranberries in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat and simmer until reduced to 1 3/4 cups, about 10 minutes. Strain syrup into a large saucepan.
  • Add cranberries to syrup and cook over medium heat until berries burst, about 6 minutes. Cool. Transfer sauce to a medium bowl. Cover and refrigerate until cold. Can be made one week ahead and kept refrigerated. Freezes well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 634.9, Fat 1, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 27, Carbohydrate 136.2, Fiber 7.3, Sugar 118.7, Protein 0.9

SPICED CRANBERRY AND ZINFANDEL SAUCE



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Make and share this Spiced Cranberry and Zinfandel Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Vino Girl

Categories     Sauces

Time 1h15m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups zinfandel
3/4 cup sugar
5 (2 inch) orange rind, strips
1/2 cup orange juice
6 whole cloves
4 slices peeled ginger
2 (3 inch) cinnamon sticks
1 (12 ounce) bag fresh cranberries

Steps:

  • Combine everything except the cranberries in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Reduce heat to medium and cook 15 minutes or until mixture begins to thicken and sugar dissolves, stirring occasionally.
  • Strain the mixture through a sieve into a bowl, and discard the solids. Return mixture to pan.
  • Add cranberries to pan; cook over high heat 10 minutes or until berries pop.
  • Reduce heat to low; simmer 30 minutes or until mixture is slightly thick.
  • Pour into a bowl and allow to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120.1, Fat 0.1, Sodium 3.2, Carbohydrate 22, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 17.9, Protein 0.3

MAPLE SPICED CRANBERRY SAUCE



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Homemade cranberry sauce cranked up a notch, with pure maple syrup and brown sugar, lemon zest, and a litany of warming, elevating spices.

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 ounces about 3 cups fresh cranberries, picked over, shriveled cranberries discarded
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup pure maple syrup + more to taste
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
Zest from 1 medium lemon (save a little zest for the garnish if desired)
1 3-inch cinnamon stick
4 green cardamom pods
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
Pinch ground cloves

Steps:

  • Set a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add water, 1/3 cup pure maple syrup, and remaining ingredients. Stir to combine. Bring to a low bowl and cook, stirring occasionally, until most of the berries have burst and a sauce has formed, about 12 minutes. Taste and add additional pure maple syrup if desired (some cranberries are tarter than others, so you may need more than the recipe calls for). Remove from heat.
  • Remove cinnamon sticks and cardamom pods. The pods should be easy to spot because they swell and lighten up when cooking.
  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to serve, for up to 10 days. Or place in the freezer for up to 3 months.

SPICED CRANBERRY SAUCE



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Make and share this Spiced Cranberry Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by GaylaJ

Categories     Sauces

Time 20m

Yield 2 1/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (12 ounce) bag cranberries
1/2 cup honey
2 -3 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar (or to taste)
2 cinnamon sticks (3-inch)
6 whole cloves
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg (or to taste)
3/4 cup water (I use orange juice instead of water)

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally for 5 to 10 minutes, or until the cranberries have burst and the mixture has thickened. (I put the cloves in a tea diffuser for easier removal and usually cook the sauce a little longer than the time given.).
  • Transfer the sauce to a bowl and let cool.
  • The sauce may be made 2 days in advance and kept covered and chilled.
  • Serve at room temperature.

SPICED CRANBERRY & ZINFANDEL SAUCE



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Categories     Fruit

Yield 10 1/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 Cups Zinfandel or other fruity dry red wine
3/4 cups sugar
5 (2 inch) orange rind strips
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
6 whole cloves
4 slices peeled fresh ginger
2 (3 inch) cinnamon sticks
1 (12oz)pkg fresh cranberries

Steps:

  • Combine first 7 ingredients in medium saucepan, bring to boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium, and cook 15 minutes or until mixture begins to thicken and sugar dissolves; stirring occasionally. Strain mixture, discard solids, return mixture to pan. Add cranberries to pan; cook over high heat 10 minutes or until berries pop. Reduce heat to low; simmer 30 minutes or until mixture is slightly thick. Pour into bowl, let cool.

VIN CHAUD (SPICED WINE) CRANBERRY SAUCE



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A flavorful twist on cranberry sauce inspired by the hot spiced wine served in Alsace, France. Use a decent-quality red wine.

Provided by Karine Romano - Skobinsky

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries
1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1 cup brown sugar
½ cup red wine
1 cinnamon stick
2 whole star anise pods
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 dash ground cloves

Steps:

  • Mix cranberries, orange juice, and brown sugar in a saucepan over low heat. Bring to a simmer; cook and stir until sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes. Add wine, cinnamon, star anise, nutmeg, and cloves. Mix well. Continue simmering until sauce starts to thicken, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117.3 calories, Carbohydrate 27.1 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 0.5 g, Sodium 7.2 mg, Sugar 22 g

SPICED CRANBERRY SAUCE WITH ORANGE AND STAR ANISE



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Number Of Ingredients 6

4 Whole allspice berries
2 Whole star anise
3/4 cup Sugar
1/4 cup Orange Juice
1/2 Zest strips from 1/2 Orange
12 ounces Fresh Cranberries

Steps:

  • Gather allspice and star anise in a 4-inch square of cheesecloth and tie into a sachet.
  • In a medium pot over medium heat, combine sugar, orange juice, and 1/4 cup water.
  • Add sachet and cook, stirring occasionally, until sugar melts and liquid begins to bubble, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and let steep for 10 minutes.
  • Return pot to stove over medium-high heat and add cranberries and zest.
  • Cook until cranberries just begin to pop, about 7 minutes. Discard sachet.
  • Transfer sauce to a medium serving container and refrigerate until chilled, 1 hour or up to 3 days.

SPICED CRANBERRY SAUCE



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Cranberry sauce with a little spice and everything nice. Most of my family doesn't usually like cranberry sauce, but this one is always eaten - and on more than just turkey.

Provided by NewNerdMom

Categories     Chutneys

Time 30m

Yield 2 cups, 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 ounces bag cranberries, picked over (float them in a large bowl or pan, those that sink should be disgarded)
1/2 cup honey
3 tablespoons brown sugar, firmly packed (or to taste)
2 cinnamon sticks (1/4-1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon)
6 whole cloves (1/4 teaspoon ground cloves)
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon ginger, freshly grated
1 tablespoon orange zest
3/4 cup orange juice

Steps:

  • I like to break up my cinnamon sticks and put the cinnamon pieces and the whole cloves in a tea ball or bouquet garni bag. Otherwise you have to fish out the cinnamon and cloves later.
  • In a heavy-bottomed saucepan combine the cranberries, the honey, the brown sugar, the cinnamon sticks, the cloves, the nutmeg, fresh grated ginger, orange zest and orange juice. Simmer the mixture, covered, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 10 minutes, or until almost all of the cranberries have burst and the mixture is thickened. (If you prefer more whole berries in your sauce, leave more intact. If you prefer a more jellied consistency, use an immersion blender to leave fewer whole pieces.) Remove cinnamon sticks and cloves. Transfer the sauce to a bowl and let it cool before serving.
  • The sauce may be made 2 days in advance and kept covered and chilled. Serve the sauce at room temperature. You may also serve the sauce with cream cheese to be spread on crackers for an appetizer.

SPICED CRANBERRY SAUCE



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Provided by Muriel Jacobs

Categories     condiments, side dish

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound cranberries
1/3 teaspoon each of cinnamon, allspice and nutmeg (or) 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/2 cup vinegar
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Wash and clean the cranberries, place them in a pan with vinegar and cook over low heat until the berries pop and soften. Put through a sieve and return to the pan.
  • Add spices, salt and sugar. Continue to cook over low heat until the spices are blended. Pour into hot sterilized jars and seal.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 252, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 64 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 0 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 294 milligrams, Sugar 55 grams

HIGHBUSH CRANBERRY SAUCE - SPICED RECIPE - (5/5)



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Provided by á-646

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 Cups Cranberries
3 Cups Water
1 Cup Vinegar
1 Tablespoon Ground Cinnamon
1/2 Tablespoon Ground Cloves
1/2 Tablespoon Ground Allspice
6 Cups Sugar

Steps:

  • Wash Cranberries Cook with water, mash, and put through strainer. Add other ingredients Boil until done, stirring constantly.(Use the freezer test to check for doneness.) Pour into half pint or pint jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace, and seal. Process 5 minutes in a boiling water canner.

Tips:

  • Use fresh cranberries: Fresh cranberries are more flavorful and have a better texture than frozen or canned cranberries.
  • Choose the right type of sugar: You can use white sugar, brown sugar, or a combination of both. Brown sugar will give the sauce a richer flavor.
  • Add spices to taste: The most common spices used in cranberry sauce are cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. You can also add other spices, such as allspice, cloves, or cardamom.
  • Cook the sauce until it reaches the desired consistency: The sauce should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. If the sauce is too thin, cook it for a few minutes longer. If the sauce is too thick, add a little water or orange juice.
  • Let the sauce cool before serving: The sauce will thicken as it cools. If you serve the sauce hot, it will be too thin.

Conclusion:

Spiced cranberry sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any other special occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and festive sauce that will impress your guests. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy side dish, give spiced cranberry sauce a try. You won't be disappointed!

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