Best 12 Apricot And Cranberry Jelly Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our exquisite Apricot and Cranberry Jelly recipes, a vibrant and flavorful duo that will tantalize your taste buds. Discover the perfect balance of sweet and tart with our Apricot Jelly recipe, featuring plump, juicy apricots simmered in sugar and lemon juice until reaching a luscious, golden amber hue. For a festive twist, try our Cranberry Jelly recipe, bursting with the tangy goodness of cranberries, complemented by a hint of orange zest and a touch of cinnamon. Both jellies are incredibly versatile, whether you're spreading them on toast, dolloping them atop pancakes or waffles, or using them as a glaze for roasted meats. Let your creativity shine as you explore the endless possibilities of these delectable homemade treats.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

APRICOT CRANBERRY BREAD



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I was making cranberry bread one day and wanted to try something a little different. I found a jar of apricot jam in the refrigerator and decided to spoon the jam into the center of the bread. It looked lumpy, so I took a knife and cut the jam into the bread. The end result was delicious. -Diane Roth, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h25m

Yield 1 loaf.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 to 2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, room temperature
3/4 cup water
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 cup fresh or frozen halved cranberries
1/4 cup apricot preserves

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, orange zest, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In a small bowl, beat egg, water and oil; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in the cranberries., Pour into a greased and floured 9x5-in. loaf pan. Cut apricots in the preserves into small pieces; spoon preserves over batter. Cut through batter with a knife to swirl. Bake at 350° for 65-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pan to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 157mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CRANBERRY APRICOT DRESSING



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This recipe takes advantage of traditional holiday dried fruits and nuts. Fresh-baked cornbread really adds to this recipe.

Provided by Food Network

Yield Serves 6-8

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup chopped sweet onion
1 cup chopped celery
2 Tbs. butter
6 oz. fresh cornbread cubes
6 oz. fresh wheat bread cubes
6 oz. fresh sourdough bread cubes
2 tsp. sage
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp white pepper
1/2 cup dried apricots, diced
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup butter, melted, plus 1 2 TBS
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup vegetable or chicken broth

Steps:

  • Saute onion and celery in butter until onion turns dark brown. Add wine 1 Tbs at at time if onion and celery begin to stick to pan. Add sage, salt, pepper, fruit and nuts.
  • Place mixture in a large mixing bowl. Add any remaining wine, the broth, and melted butter. Gradually add bread crumbs and toss to coat.
  • Transfer to a 2 1/2 to 3-quart oven-proof covered baking dish, or cover with foil. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes. Uncover and bake for another 10 minutes.

HEALTHY CRANBERRY APRICOT BARS



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Healthy cranberry apricot bars feature a tart, yet sweet, cranberries and apricot filling sandwiched between layers of buttery, crisp crust.

Provided by Erin Clarke / Well Plated

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 20

3 cups cranberries (fresh or frozen, divided)
1/4 cup apricot jam (or jelly)
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons finely grated fresh ginger
6 dried apricots (chopped into 1/4-inch pieces (about 1/4 cup))
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup Grape-Nuts
1/4 cup quick-cooking rolled oats
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
3 tablespoons non-fat plain Greek yogurt
1 large egg (at room temperature, beaten )
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon pure almond extract
4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted and cooled)

Steps:

  • Place rack in the center of oven and preheat to 325 degrees F. Spray an 8x8 inch baking pan with cooking spray and line with parchment paper so that the paper drapes out over two of the sides, then spray again.
  • To prepare the filling, combine 2 cups cranberries, apricot jam, sugar, and cornstarch in a non-reactive heavy-bottomed saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring often, until the mixture is very thick and the cranberries burst, 4 to 5 minutes. (It may take up to 10 minutes to get a thick result if you start with frozen fruit.)
  • Stir in the remaining 1 cup cranberries, ginger, dried apricots, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Set aside.
  • For the crust, whisk together the flour, Grape-Nuts, oats, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and baking soda in a large bowl. In a small bowl, stir together the Greek yogurt, egg, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, and almond. Pour over the flour mixture, stirring until moistened (the batter will be thick.) Drizzle melted butter over the top, then stir to incorporate.
  • Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan, reserving 1/3 cup for the topping. The layer will seem very thin but will rise when baked.
  • Spread cranberry mixture evenly over the dough layer in the pan, using your fingers to distribute it evenly. Break the reserved flour mixture over the top (allowing some of the cranberry filling to show through.)
  • Bake for 30-40 minutes, until the edges are golden. Let cool in pan for 1 hour, then remove bars from pan by lifting the parchment paper. Let cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : TransFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 (of 9), Calories 258 kcal, Carbohydrate 49 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 32 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 26 g, UnsaturatedFat 3 g

CRANBERRY APRICOT SAUCE



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Great addition to your holiday meal!

Provided by The Southern Lady Cooks

Categories     Sauce

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 ounces of fresh cranberries
1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon of allspice
1/2 cup of granulated sugar
2 cups of apple juice
1 cup of apricot preserves (I used no sugar added)

Steps:

  • Add cranberries, cinnamon, allspice, sugar, and apple juice to pot and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Turn down to a simmer and add preserves and let simmer until it's the desired consistency. It took about 8-10 minutes. Remove from stove and let cool.

CRANBERRY JELLY



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 3h30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound cranberries (about 4 cups), thawed if frozen
2 oranges
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon ground coriander
Kosher salt
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Put the cranberries in a saucepan. Remove wide strips of zest from 1/2 orange with a peeler; add to the saucepan with the juice of both oranges (about 1/2 cup). Add the sugar, coriander, a pinch of salt and 1 cup water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat; cook, stirring occasionally, until the berries burst and the sauce thickens, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and remove the orange zest; stir in the vanilla. Transfer to a blender and puree until smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a serving dish, pushing the sauce through with a rubber spatula. Refrigerate until set, at least 3 hours.

CRANBERRY DIP



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The color of this dip is very festive and would make a nice addition to any snack or appetizer table at your next holiday party.

Provided by ELIZRA

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes

Time 8h25m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries
1 cup white sugar
1 cup apricot jam
1 cup chopped pecans
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine cranberries with sugar in a 2 quart baking dish with a lid, stirring well to coat all the berries. Bake in the preheated oven, covered, for about 30 minutes, until the cranberries pop and release their liquid.
  • Remove from oven and stir in the apricot jam and pecans. Refrigerate overnight to blend the flavors. To serve, allow the cream cheese to come to room temperature, and pour dip over the block of cream cheese on a serving dish. Serve with buttery round crackers or small pretzels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103.3 calories, Carbohydrate 14.7 g, Cholesterol 7.7 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 24.9 mg, Sugar 11.2 g

HOLIDAY CRANBERRY JELLY



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Spread some holiday cheer with this rosy pink cranberry jelly. -Nancy Davis, Tualatin, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 8 half-pints.

Number Of Ingredients 3

4 cups cranberry juice
6-1/2 cups sugar
2 pouches (3 ounces each) liquid fruit pectin

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, combine cranberry juice and sugar. Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in pectin. Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly., Remove from the heat; skim off foam. Carefully ladle hot liquid into hot half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles; wipe rims and adjust lids. Process for 10 minutes in a boiling-water canner.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 86 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

CRANBERRY-APRICOT PORK TENDERLOINS



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A cranberry and apricot stuffing wonderfully complements pork tenderloin. This is an elegant entree that you can pull together in no time. -Joann Brown, Los Alamos, New Mexico

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup dried cranberries
1 cup chopped dried apricots
3 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 pork tenderloins (1 pound each)

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine the first six ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until fruit is softened, about 10 minutes. Cool., Preheat oven to 400°. Cut a lengthwise slit down the center of each tenderloin to within 1/2 in. of bottom. Open tenderloins so they lie flat; cover with plastic wrap. Flatten to 3/4-in. thickness; remove plastic. Spread with fruit mixture to within 3/4 in. of edges. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; tie with kitchen string at 1-1/2-in. intervals., Line a shallow pan with heavy-duty foil. Place meat on a rack in prepared pan. Bake, uncovered, until a thermometer reads 145°, 30-35 minutes. Let stand 5-10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 204mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

APRICOT CRANBERRY SAUCE



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A classic at Thanksgiving dinner, cranberry sauce is reinvented with fresh berries and apricot preserves.

Provided by Johannah Gage

Categories     Berries

Time 35m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 tablespoons ginger (finely grated)
16 ounces cranberries (fresh or frozen)
2/3 cup sugar
1 cup fresh orange juice
1/2 cup apricot preserves

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, over medium heat, melt the butter.
  • Add the ginger and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
  • Stir in the cranberries, sugar, orange juice, and preserves.
  • Cook, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens, about 20 minutes.
  • Transfer to a bowl and serve warm. NOTE: The sauce can be made up to 2 days in advance. Cover and keep refrigerated until ready to reheat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.6, Fat 2.2, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 5.1, Sodium 13.6, Carbohydrate 54.6, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 40.5, Protein 1

APRICOT CRANBERRY CHICKEN



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Before we had kids, my husband and I used to make a lot of challenging recipes, but now we keep things a little simpler. This tangy chicken has big flavors that everybody likes. -Brooke Ruzek, Elk River, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-1/2 pounds chicken tenderloins, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 medium onion, chopped
3/4 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup apricot preserves
2 tablespoons cider vinegar

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with salt. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat and brown half of the chicken on both sides. Remove from pan; repeat with remaining oil and chicken., Add onion to same pan; cook and stir over medium heat 2-3 minutes or until tender. Stir in broth, cranberries, preserves and vinegar; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 2-3 minutes or until slightly reduced. Return chicken to pan; cook, uncovered, 4-6 minutes longer or until chicken is no longer pink, turning chicken halfway.

Nutrition Facts :

APRICOT/CRANBERRY CHUTNEY



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A terrific recipe that my mother-in-law gave me. We have enjoyed it as an alternative to the traditional cranberry sauce! She doesn't mind sharing it!

Provided by Sher

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

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

¼ cup diced dried apricots
1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries
½ cup raisins
¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
1 pinch ground cloves
1 cup water
¾ cup white sugar
½ cup cider vinegar

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix together the apricots, cranberries, raisins, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, and cloves.
  • In a medium saucepan, boil water and sugar, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved. Add the dried fruit mixture and vinegar. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat, and allow to cool for 5 minutes. Serve immediately, or refrigerate in a covered container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 88.8 calories, Carbohydrate 22.7 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 0.4 g, Sodium 2.3 mg, Sugar 18.7 g

HABANERO APRICOT JAM



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This zippy and versatile jam was a blue-ribbon winner at our county fair. I mix it with applesauce as a condiment for pork, with cranberry sauce for poultry and with cream cheese as a spread on celery sticks. It's a beautiful color...and in "hot" demand as a gift item! -Janet Eckhoff, Woodland, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 11 half-pints.

Number Of Ingredients 5

3-1/2 pounds fresh apricots
6 tablespoons bottled lemon juice
2 to 4 habanero peppers, seeded
1 package (1-3/4 ounces) powdered fruit pectin
7 cups sugar

Steps:

  • Pit and chop apricots; place in a Dutch oven. Stir in lemon juice. Place habaneros in a blender; add a small amount of apricot mixture. Cover and process until smooth. Return to the pan. , Stir in pectin. Bring to a full rolling boil, stirring constantly. Stir in sugar; return to a full rolling boil. Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly., Remove from the heat; skim off foam. Carefully ladle hot mixture into hot sterilized half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Wipe rims and adjust lids. Process for 5 minutes in a boiling-water canner. , For best results, let processed jam stand at room temperature for 2 weeks to set up.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 71 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 0 sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe fruit. This will ensure that your jelly has the best flavor and texture.
  • Prepare your fruit properly. This means washing and pitting the apricots and cranberries, and removing any stems or leaves.
  • Use a large pot. This will give the jelly plenty of room to boil without boiling over.
  • Bring the jelly to a full boil. This will help to kill any bacteria and ensure that the jelly sets properly.
  • Stir the jelly frequently. This will help to prevent it from scorching.
  • Test the jelly for doneness. The jelly is done when it reaches a temperature of 220°F (105°C) or when a small amount of jelly dropped onto a cold plate wrinkles when touched.
  • Pour the jelly into sterilized jars. This will help to prevent the jelly from spoiling.
  • Process the jars in a boiling water bath. This will help to seal the jars and ensure that the jelly is safe to eat.

Conclusion:

Apricot and cranberry jelly is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be enjoyed on toast, crackers, or scones. It can also be used as a glaze for ham or chicken, or as a filling for pies and tarts. With a little time and effort, you can easily make your own apricot and cranberry jelly at home. So what are you waiting for? Give it a try today!

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