Best 3 Tangy Cranberry Sauce Recipes

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Tangy cranberry sauce is a culinary delight that can elevate any holiday meal or simple weeknight dinner. With its vibrant red hue and tantalizingly tart flavor, this versatile sauce can transform roasted meats, add zest to salads, or provide a sweet and sour balance to desserts. Whether you prefer a traditional recipe passed down through generations or a modern twist with a unique blend of spices, there's a tangy cranberry sauce out there to suit every palate. In this article, we'll explore some of the best tangy cranberry sauce recipes, providing a step-by-step guide to crafting this delectable condiment in the comfort of your own kitchen.

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TANGY CRANBERRY SAUCE



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This zesty sauce is a favorite of all our family and friends. It's simple to make, and good with the turkey or on leftover turkey or chicken sandwiches. Adjust the amount of horseradish to taste.

Provided by Lorraine Friberg

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

Time 30m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 cups fresh cranberries
2 cups water
1 ½ cups white sugar
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish

Steps:

  • Place cranberries and water in a medium saucepan. Over high heat, cook until the cranberries burst.
  • Lower heat to simmer. Stir in sugar. Continue cooking 15 minutes.
  • Allow mixture to cool. Stir in horseradish. Chill in the refrigerator until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 44.8 calories, Carbohydrate 11.6 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 1.8 mg, Sugar 10.5 g

TANGY CRANBERRY SAUCE



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"I use this fruity sauce with baked or grilled meats," notes field editor Marlene Muckenhirn of Delano, Minnesota.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian stewed tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon molasses
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce

Steps:

  • Place the first nine ingredients in a blender; cover and process until almost smooth. Transfer to a saucepan; add cranberry sauce. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Serve warm or cold as an accompaniment to poultry or pork. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts :

TANGY CRANBERRY SAUCE



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Use the cranberry sauce for Thanksgiving and Christmas. You can use the cranberry sauce as a filling for my Czech Kolache or Gluten Free Czech Kolache recipes that I posted. It makes it to where the sweet yeast rolls have the cranberries in the center. Use coconut palm sugar that you can find at a health food store for a lower...

Provided by Kristina Turner

Categories     Fruit Appetizers

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package cranberries, fresh
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1 tangerine or lemon
1 cup sugar or coconut palm sugar
1 cup water

Steps:

  • 1. Use double boiler and add 1 cup sugar or coconut palm sugar, 1 cup water, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 teaspoon vanilla.
  • 2. Grate peel of one tangerine or lemon and juice into mixture.
  • 3. Stir occasionally cranberry mixture over double boiler adding more water to keep double boiler from running out of boiling water. Stir mixture until all the cranberries have popped open & started to thicken.

Tips:

  • Use fresh cranberries. Fresh cranberries will give your sauce the best flavor. If you can't find fresh cranberries, you can use frozen cranberries, but be sure to thaw them before using.
  • Don't overcook the sauce. Cranberry sauce is best when it is cooked just until the cranberries have burst and the sauce has thickened. Overcooking the sauce will make it too tart and bitter.
  • Add sugar to taste. The amount of sugar you add to your cranberry sauce is a matter of personal preference. Start with a small amount and add more to taste.
  • Use a variety of spices. You can use a variety of spices to flavor your cranberry sauce, such as cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves. Experiment to find the combination of spices that you like the best.
  • Serve the sauce warm or cold. Cranberry sauce can be served warm or cold. If you are serving it warm, be sure to reheat it gently over low heat.

Conclusion:

Cranberry sauce is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be enjoyed with a variety of dishes. It is a classic Thanksgiving side dish, but it can also be enjoyed with other meals, such as roast chicken, pork chops, and grilled fish. With its tart and tangy flavor, cranberry sauce is a great way to add a pop of flavor to your next meal.

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