Best 5 Cranberry Cashew Clusters Recipes
Indulge in a delightful symphony of flavors with our irresistible Cranberry Cashew Clusters! These delectable treats offer a perfect balance of sweet and tangy, with the vibrant cranberries bursting with tartness while the toasted cashews add a delightful crunch. You'll also find tantalizing recipes for Cranberry Orange Cashew Clusters and White Chocolate Cranberry Cashew Clusters if you're seeking a more indulgent variation. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal effort, you can create these addictive clusters that are sure to be the star of any gathering.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
CRANBERRY CLUSTERS
You just need three ingredients to stir up these chewy and crunchy treats that make a nice addition to a candy tray. I sometimes use white chocolate in place of semisweet and replace the cashews with macadamia nuts.-Kari Kelley, Plains, Montana
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 20m
Yield about 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- In a heavy saucepan or microwave, melt the chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Stir in the cranberries and cashews. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Let stand until set. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 336 calories, Fat 21g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 7mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
CASHEW CLUSTER/W DRIED CRANBERRIES
How easy are these to make for a gift to give for the Holidays? They have dried cranberries in them as well ~ healthy and fun.
Provided by Carol Junkins
Categories Nuts
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- 1. Melt chocolate in a double boiler. Remove from heat and cool slightly. Stir in dried cranberries and nuts. Let harden at room temperature or chill in refrigerator. Make 16 clusters.
CARAMEL CASHEW CLUSTERS
Several years ago, a co-worker came across candies like these in a store and asked if I could make them. After some trial and error, I came up with a winning recipe. -Karen Daniels, Jefferson City, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 25m
Yield 2-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Line baking sheets with waxed paper and grease paper with butter; set aside., In a microwave, melt 1 pound of candy coating; stir until smooth. Drop by scant tablespoonfuls onto prepared pans. Let stand until partially set, about 3 minutes. Top each with six or seven cashews. Let stand until completely set., In a small heavy saucepan, combine caramels and cream. Cook and stir over low heat until melted; stir until smooth. Spoon over cashews. Reheat caramel over low heat if it thickens. Melt remaining candy coating; spoon over caramel. Let stand until set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 228 calories, Fat 13g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 57mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
CRANBERRY CLUSTERS
Steps:
- Combine the sugar and 1/2 cup of water in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar is dissolved. Increase the heat to high and, without stirring, cook until the syrup is golden amber or until a candy thermometer reads between 250 to 265 degrees F (hard-ball stage), about 10 minutes (see Cook's Note*). Promptly remove the saucepan from the heat.
- Working quickly, drop 3 cranberries into the caramel. Use 2 forks to coat the cranberries completely in the syrup and pull together into a cluster. Place the cranberry cluster on a waxed paper lined baking tray. Repeat with the remaining cranberries. Reheat the syrup briefly over low heat if it starts to thicken. Let the clusters cool to harden.
- Melt the white chocolate in a stainless-steel bowl over barely simmering water. Stir constantly with a rubber spatula until the white chocolate is almost completely melted. Be careful that no moisture gets into the chocolate, or it will harden. Remove the bowl from the heat and allow the white chocolate to cool slightly.
- Dip the bottom of the cranberry cluster into the white chocolate and place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet to set for approximately 20 minutes. Place clusters in paper candy cups and store in an airtight container.
CRANBERRY CASHEW JUMBLES
This is a great, delicious cookie for any time of year. The nuts and cranberries give it a holiday feel, but the orange gives it a summery feel, as well. Store jumbles in airtight container.
Provided by dreamysweets
Categories Desserts Cookies Fruit Cookie Recipes Cranberry
Time 1h10m
Yield 48
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and baking soda together in a bowl.
- Beat brown sugar and butter together in a bowl using an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy; add sour cream, egg, orange zest and vanilla extract and beat until well mixed. Stir flour mixture into brown sugar mixture until dough is smooth. Fold cashews and cranberries into dough; drop by rounded teaspoons, 2-inches apart, onto prepared baking sheets.
- Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool on the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Whisk confectioners' sugar and orange juice together in a bowl until glaze is smooth. Drizzle glaze over cookies.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 103 calories, Carbohydrate 16.5 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 50.2 mg, Sugar 10.8 g
Tips:
- Use fresh cranberries for the best flavor. Frozen cranberries can also be used, but thaw them completely before using.
- If you don't have cashews, you can substitute other nuts, such as almonds, walnuts, or pecans.
- To make the clusters even more festive, add a sprinkle of chopped pistachios or dried cherries.
- Store the clusters in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Conclusion:
Cranberry cashew clusters are a delicious and easy-to-make holiday treat. They're perfect for gift-giving or enjoying at home. With their festive red and green colors, they're sure to get you in the holiday spirit.
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