Best 6 Thanksgiving Apple Orange Cranberry Sauce Recipes

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Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends, and food. No Thanksgiving meal is complete without the traditional dishes, such as turkey, stuffing, and mashed potatoes. But what about the sides? One of the most popular sides is apple orange cranberry sauce. This sweet and tart sauce is the perfect complement to the savory dishes on your Thanksgiving table. There are many different recipes for apple orange cranberry sauce, so you can find one that suits your taste. Whether you like it chunky or smooth, sweet or tart, there's a recipe out there for you. So read on to find the best recipe for apple orange cranberry sauce for your Thanksgiving feast.

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

APPLE-ORANGE CRANBERRY SAUCE



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Fragrant with warm spices, this cranberry sauce goes the extra mile with tart apples and blanched orange peels for a pleasant, citrusy burst of flavor.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     condiment

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 orange
2 cups Water
1 tart apple, peeled and diced, such as Granny Smith
12 ounces fresh or frozen cranberries, if frozen, defrost for 1?2 hours before using
1 1/4 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • Slice away the bottom of the orange so it sits steady on the cutting board. Working from top to bottom, slice off the peel, leaving behind most of the white pith. Finely dice half of the peel strips; discard the rest or save for another use. In a small saucepan over high heat, combine the diced peel and the water. When the water comes to a boil, lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, squeeze all the juice from the orange and set aside.Strain and set aside the blanched orange peel.
  • In a medium saucepan, add diced apple, cranberries, orange juice, blanched orange peel, sugar, cinnamon, and cloves. Bring to a boil over high heat; then reduce the heat to low and partially cover the pan. Simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens, the apple is tender, and the cranberries have burst, 10-15 minutes.
  • Transfer the cranberry sauce to a heatproof bowl and let cool for 1 hour before serving.

FOODCHANNEL EDITOR



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Cranberry sauce has always been part of the traditional Thanksgiving menu. In the 1960s, an uncooked sauce of coarsely ground cranberries and oranges became a national favorite. But since then, the original quickly cooked cranberry sauce has regained its popularity, with many variations such as this one with apple, orange and a hint of spice. Recipe courtesy of Williams-Sonoma and Adapted from Williams-Sonoma Kitchen Library Series, Thanksgiving & Christmas, by Chuck Williams (Time-Life Books, 1993).

Provided by By FoodChannel Editor | December 2, 2008 8:45 pm

Time 1h30m

Yield -

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 orange
2 cups water
1 tart apple, such as Granny Smith, pippin or McIntosh
3 cups fresh cranberries
1 1/4 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • 1 Squeeze the juice from the orange and set the juice aside. Remove and discard the membrane from inside the orange rind and cut the rind into small dice. In a small saucepan over high heat, combine the rind and the water and bring to a boil. Cook for 10 minutes, then drain and set aside. 2 Peel, core and quarter the apple. Cut into 1/2-inch dice and place in a saucepan. Sort the cranberries, discarding any soft ones. Add to the apples along with the orange juice, orange rind, sugar, cinnamon and cloves. Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce the heat to low and cover the pan partially. Simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens, the apple is tender and the cranberries have burst, 10 to 15 minutes. 3 Transfer the cranberry sauce to a heatproof bowl and let cool for 1 hour before serving. Or cover and refrigerate; bring to room temperature before serving. Transfer the cranberry sauce to a sauceboat and pass at the table. Makes 3 1/2 to 4 cups.

APPLE-ORANGE CRANBERRY SAUCE RECIPE



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Granny Smith apples build on the already tart and sweet profile of cranberry sauce, and the addition of extra orange juice and orange zest gives adds a brightness.

Provided by Joshua Bousel

Categories     Condiments and Sauces     Sauce

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 ounces fresh or frozen cranberries
2 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/4-inch chunks
1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon orange zest
1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt

Steps:

  • Combine cranberries, apples, white sugar, orange juice, orange zest, and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until berries start to pop, about 5 minutes. Press berries against side of pan with wooden spoon and continue to cook until berries have broken down and sauce thickens to a jam-like consistency, about 5 minutes more. Remove from heat and let cool for 30 minutes. Adjust consistency with water as needed. Serve immediately or place in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator. Serve cold or warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 kcal, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 80 mg, Sugar 32 g, Fat 0 g, ServingSize serves 8, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

CRANBERRY-ORANGE SAUCE



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Why open a can when Tyler Florence's Cranberry-Orange Sauce is so easy to make? It's a fresh take on an old classic, from Tyler's Ultimate on Food Network.

Provided by Tyler Florence

Time 25m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

Two 8-ounce packages cranberries, fresh or frozen
1 orange, zest cut into strips and juiced
1/2 cup sugar
1 cinnamon stick

Steps:

  • Put all the ingredients into a saucepan over medium heat and simmer until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens, about 15 to 20 minutes. Serve at room temperature or cool and refrigerate. Remove the cinnamon stick before serving.

CRANBERRY-ORANGE SAUCE



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Brightened with navel orange segments and fresh ginger, this traditional cranberry sauce is the perfect accompaniment to our Classic Brined and Roasted Turkey.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Yield Makes about 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 cups fresh cranberries (12 ounces)
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
1 navel orange, peel and pith removed, flesh cut into segments

Steps:

  • Stir together cranberries, sugar, and ginger in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar has dissolved and cranberries begin to pop, about 7 minutes.
  • Add 1 cup water; simmer until thickened, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in orange. Let cool.

APPLE-ORANGE CRANBERRY SAUCE



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Make and share this Apple-Orange Cranberry Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MrsPres

Categories     Apple

Time 45m

Yield 3 1/2 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 orange
2 cups water
1 tart apple (such as Granny Smith, pippin or McIntosh)
3 cups fresh cranberries
1 1/4 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • Squeeze the juice from the orange and set the juice aside. Remove and discard the membrane from inside the orange rind and cut the rind into small dice.
  • In a small saucepan over high heat, combine the rind and the water and bring to a boil.
  • Cook for 10 minutes, then drain and set aside.
  • Peel, core and quarter the apple. Cut into 1/2-inch dice and place in a saucepan. Sort the cranberries, discarding any soft ones.
  • Add to the apples along with the orange juice, orange rind, sugar, cinnamon and cloves.
  • Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce the heat to low and cover the pan partially. Simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens, the apple is tender and the cranberries have burst, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Transfer the cranberry sauce to a heatproof bowl and let cool for 1 hour before serving. Or cover and refrigerate; bring to room temperature before serving. Transfer the cranberry sauce to a sauce boat and pass at the table.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.1, Fat 0.3, Sodium 7.4, Carbohydrate 91.7, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 81.9, Protein 0.7

Tips:

  • Choose firm, ripe apples and oranges. Avoid any fruit that is bruised or has soft spots.
  • Use a variety of apples. This will give the sauce a more complex flavor. Some good choices include Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Fuji.
  • Peel and core the apples and oranges before cooking. This will help to remove any unwanted bitterness.
  • Cook the sauce over low heat. This will help to prevent the fruit from burning.
  • Stir the sauce frequently. This will help to prevent the fruit from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
  • Add the cranberries towards the end of cooking. This will help to prevent them from becoming too soft.
  • Taste the sauce before serving and adjust the sweetness and tartness to your liking. You can add more sugar or lemon juice if needed.

Conclusion:

This apple, orange, and cranberry sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make Thanksgiving side dish. It is made with fresh fruit and has a sweet and tart flavor. The sauce is perfect for serving with turkey, ham, or chicken. It can also be used as a topping for pancakes, waffles, or yogurt. Following these tips, you can make the perfect apple, orange, and cranberry sauce for your Thanksgiving feast.

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