Best 3 Amazing Cranberry Sauce Recipes

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Cranberry sauce, a quintessential side dish for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners, is a delightful blend of tart and sweet flavors that perfectly complements the richness of roasted turkey or ham. While the traditional cranberry sauce recipe calls for fresh cranberries, sugar, and water, there are many variations that incorporate different ingredients and flavors to create unique and exciting sauces.

This article presents a collection of amazing cranberry sauce recipes that will elevate your holiday meals to new heights. From the classic stovetop method to slow cooker and Instant Pot variations, these recipes offer a range of cooking techniques to suit your needs and preferences. Whether you prefer a smooth and velvety sauce or one with a bit of texture, there's a recipe here that will satisfy your taste buds.

Some of the featured recipes include a classic cranberry sauce made with fresh cranberries, sugar, orange zest, and a touch of cinnamon; a slow cooker cranberry sauce that allows you to set it and forget it, resulting in a rich and flavorful sauce; and an Instant Pot cranberry sauce that is ready in a matter of minutes, making it a perfect option for busy cooks.

For those looking to add a unique twist to their cranberry sauce, there are recipes that incorporate ingredients like maple syrup, ginger, and even a touch of heat from jalapeños. These sauces are sure to impress your guests and add a memorable touch to your holiday feast.

With detailed instructions and helpful tips, these amazing cranberry sauce recipes will ensure that you have a delicious and memorable holiday meal. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, you'll find the perfect recipe to create a cranberry sauce that will be a hit with your family and friends.

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

AMAZING PINEAPPLE CRANBERRY SAUCE



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This is a variation on classic, fresh Ocean Spray® cranberry sauce! My grandma has made it for years and people who don't like cranberry sauce request that I make this at our events! It's different and great! This is a nice change of pace. and I've yet to meet anyone who doesn't like it! Tastes best if stored in refrigerator overnight.

Provided by Summer Jeremy Womack

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

Time 50m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (16 ounce) can pineapple chunks with juice
water as needed
1 cup white sugar
1 (12 ounce) bag fresh cranberries

Steps:

  • Drain juice from canned pineapple into a measuring cup. Fill the measuring cup with enough water to equal 1 cup liquid altogether.
  • Stir pineapple juice mixture and sugar together in a saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Add cranberries and return to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until cranberries burst, about 10 minutes.
  • Mix pineapple chunks into cranberry mixture. Cool to room temperature before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120.1 calories, Carbohydrate 31.2 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 0.3 g, Sodium 1.2 mg, Sugar 27.9 g

AMAZING CRANBERRY SAUCE



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A tasty cranberry dressing that will be a wonderful complement to your Thanksgiving turkey or even on your turkey sandwich the day after Thanksgiving. Try it on pork chops or as an hors d'oeuvres on a cracker with cream cheese.

Provided by Marian

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

Time 8h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries
1 ¼ cups dark brown sugar
¼ cup lime juice
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 ½ tablespoons bloody mary mix (such as Bloody Amazing Island Seasoning)
1 ½ tablespoons minced shallot
1 ½ teaspoons minced garlic

Steps:

  • Combine cranberries, brown sugar, lime juice, cilantro, bloody mary mix, shallot, and garlic in a food processor; pulse until mixture has the consistency of salsa.
  • Pour sauce into a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate 8 hours to overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103.3 calories, Carbohydrate 26.8 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 16.9 mg, Sugar 23.6 g

AMAZING CRANBERRY SAUCE



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This is a really nice change from the basic fresh cranberry sauce and I would never buy canned sauce again! Very simple to make, and the leftovers added to a package of raspberry jello makes an awesome fruity jello dessert.

Provided by Brenda G

Categories     Sauces

Time 15m

Yield 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (12 ounce) bag fresh cranberries, rinsed and picked over for imperfect berries
1 (14 ounce) can crushed pineapple
1 (10 ounce) can mandarin orange segments
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon clove
1/8 teaspoon ginger
1/8 teaspoon allspice

Steps:

  • Drain juice from pineapple and mandarine oranges and set fruit aside.
  • Use 1 cup of juice from canned fruit in place of the water normally used to cook cranberries.
  • In a medium saucepan, combine juice and sugar, boiling until sugar is dissolved.
  • Add cranberries and return to boil.
  • Reduce heat to med low, add salt, cinnamon, cloves, ginger and allspice.
  • Cook untill all the berries have popped and suace is thickened,
  • Cool to room temperature, Fold in reserved pineapple and mandarine orange segments.
  • Chill until ready to serve.
  • At serving time sprinkle chopped pecan over the top and enjoy.

Tips:

  • Use fresh cranberries: Fresh cranberries are more flavorful and have a better texture than frozen or canned cranberries.
  • Simmer the sauce gently: Do not boil the sauce, as this will make it bitter.
  • Add sugar to taste: The amount of sugar you add will depend on your personal preference. You can also use honey or maple syrup instead of sugar.
  • Add spices to taste: Common spices used in cranberry sauce include cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Feel free to experiment with different combinations to find your favorite.
  • Chill the sauce before serving: This will help the sauce to thicken and develop its flavor.

Conclusion:

Cranberry sauce is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be enjoyed with a variety of dishes. It is a popular side dish for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner, but it can also be used in sandwiches, wraps, and salads. With its bright, tart flavor and beautiful red color, cranberry sauce is sure to add a festive touch to your holiday table.

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