Best 8 Cranberry Lemon Sandwiches Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful symphony of flavors with our curated collection of Cranberry Lemon Sandwiches recipes. These culinary creations offer a refreshing balance of tart and sweet, with the vibrant tang of cranberries complemented by the zesty brightness of lemons. From classic tea sandwiches to innovative savory tarts, each recipe promises a unique taste experience. Embark on a culinary journey and discover the perfect Cranberry Lemon Sandwich recipe to tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're seeking a light afternoon snack, an elegant party appetizer, or a delectable dessert, our diverse selection of recipes has something for every palate and occasion.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

PERFECT CRANBERRY SAUCE



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For the holidays, make this Perfect Cranberry Sauce recipe from Food Network Kitchen using fresh or frozen cranberries; kick it up with orange or lemon zest.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 37m

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Empty a 12-ounce bag of fresh or frozen cranberries into a saucepan and transfer 1/2 cup to a small bowl. Add 1 cup sugar, 1 strip orange or lemon zest and 2 tablespoons water to the pan and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves and the cranberries are soft, about 10 minutes. Increase the heat to medium and cook until the cranberries burst, about 12 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the reserved cranberries. Add sugar, salt and pepper to taste and cool to room temperature before serving.

CRANBERRY-LEMON COOKIES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield about 30 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 sticks unsalted butter, diced, at room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest, plus 1/4 cup lemon juice (from about 2 lemons)
2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, roughly chopped (about 12 ounces)
2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375˚ F. Whisk the flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl.
  • Beat the butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl with a mixer on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in the eggs and 1 tablespoon lemon zest. Beat in the flour mixture until completely combined, then fold in 1 1/2 cups chopped cranberries.
  • Scoop the dough into golf ball-size balls and arrange about 2 inches apart on 2 unlined baking sheets. Gently press the remaining 1/2 cup chopped cranberries into the tops of each cookie. Bake until slightly golden around the edges, 15 to 17 minutes. Remove the cookies and transfer to a rack set over a baking sheet.
  • Make the glaze: Put the confectioners' sugar in a medium bowl. Whisk in the lemon juice and remaining 1 tablespoon lemon zest until smooth. Drizzle on the cookies and let set.

CRANBERRY LEMON BARS



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Cranberries that are quick-cooked into jam add a striking magenta color and complex tartness to these two-toned lemon bars. A thin layer of the classic lemon filling coats the cranberry mix like icing, and lemon zest boiled with the berries echoes the citrus taste of the lemony top. (Its pectin also thickens the jam.) To achieve a sturdy crust that isn't tough, melted butter is stirred into a flour blend and simply patted into the pan. That vanilla cookie base, generously salted to balance the tangy sweetness on top, comes out crisp and holds up well even as the bars keep in the refrigerator for up to five days.

Provided by Genevieve Ko

Categories     cookies and bars, dessert

Time 1h

Yield 2 dozen bars

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (12-ounce/340-gram) bag fresh or frozen cranberries
3/4 cup/150 grams granulated sugar
2 to 3 large lemons
Nonstick cooking spray
1 1/2 cups/190 grams all-purpose flour
1/3 cup/65 grams granulated sugar
1 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup/170 grams unsalted butter (1 1/2 sticks), melted and cooled
1 cup/200 grams granulated sugar
1/4 cup/30 grams all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
3 large eggs, at room temperature
Confectioners' sugar (optional)

Steps:

  • Start preparing the cranberry layer: Combine the cranberries, sugar and 3 tablespoons water in a medium saucepan. Zest 2 of the lemons directly into the saucepan; reserve the lemons. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Continue boiling, stirring occasionally, until the berries burst and the mixture is jammy, 7 to 9 minutes. Remove from the heat and reserve.
  • Make the crust: Heat oven to 350 degrees. Line the bottom and sides of a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with one large sheet of heavy aluminum foil, making sure there are no gaps or holes, then generously coat with cooking spray.
  • Whisk the flour, sugar and salt in a medium bowl. Whisk the vanilla into the butter, then pour over the flour mixture. Stir until the dough comes together in a mass. Press into an even layer in the prepared pan. Bake until golden brown around the edges and dry and golden on top, 17 to 20 minutes.
  • While the crust bakes, begin preparing the lemon layer: Squeeze the juice from the 2 reserved zested lemons. You should have 1/2 cup. Squeeze the juice from another lemon, if needed.
  • Whisk the sugar, flour and salt in a medium bowl. Add the eggs and whisk gently just until incorporated. Add the lemon juice and stir gently with the whisk just until smooth.
  • Let the crust cool for 5 minutes, then spread the cranberry mixture evenly over the crust. Carefully and slowly pour the lemon mixture on top to create two distinct layers.
  • Return the pan to the oven and bake until the filling is set, 18 to 22 minutes. Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack, then refrigerate until cold and firm, at least 2 hours. Using the foil, slide the bars out of the pan and onto a cutting board. Cut into 24 squares, wiping your knife between cuts for clean slices. If desired, sift confectioners' sugar over the tops just before serving.

LEMONY CRANBERRY RELISH



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Cranberry relish using a whole orange is a classic, but here, a whole lemon - pith and all - acts as the bitter, acerbic edge that your Thanksgiving plate needs. Try to find a thin-skinned lemon, which will prevent the relish from skewing too bitter. (Give it a squeeze before buying. Thin-skinned lemons will yield slightly under pressure, whereas thick-skinned lemons will feel hard.) This confetti of a condiment looks beautiful as well, almost like stained glass, with its jeweled, ruby gleam. Definitely make this the night before Thanksgiving to get it out of the way, then store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to eat.

Provided by Eric Kim

Categories     easy, quick, sauces and gravies, side dish

Time 5m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (12-ounce) bag fresh cranberries (3 cups)
1 lemon, preferably thin-skinned, coarsely chopped and seeded
1/2 cup/100 grams granulated sugar
Pinch of salt

Steps:

  • Rinse and drain the cranberries, then pick out and discard any squishy ones. In a food processor, pulse the cranberries, lemon, sugar and salt until finely chopped. You can serve this immediately or transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 48 hours, or until ready to serve. As it sits, the sugar will dissolve and the fruit will release liquid, creating a sweet-tart sauciness.

LEMON CRANBERRY MUFFINS



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These sweet and tangy muffins bake up very quickly -- perfect for those unexpected guests!

Provided by bobpiazza

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ¼ cups white sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup lemon juice
¾ cup milk
2 eggs
½ cup vegetable oil
1 cup cranberries, halved
⅓ cup toasted slivered almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Grease 12 muffin cups, or line with paper muffin liners.
  • Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Mix lemon juice and milk in a measuring cup, to sour milk; beat eggs, oil, and milk mixture in a bowl. Stir egg mixture into flour mixture until just moistened; fold in cranberries. Fill prepared muffin cups two-thirds full; sprinkle with almonds.
  • Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into a muffin comes out clean, 18 to 20 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.3 calories, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 32.2 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 237.7 mg, Sugar 22.3 g

QUICK CRANBERRY CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES



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This tasty, filling chicken sandwich is a great way to use up leftover cranberry sauce. It will brighten your day. -Michaela Rosenthal, Woodland Hills, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 sandwich buns, split
2 teaspoons butter, softened
2 teaspoons cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded cooked chicken
1/3 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 green onions, chopped
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • Place buns cut side up on an ungreased baking sheet. Spread butter over bun bottoms. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 1-2 minutes or until golden brown. Spread cream cheese on bun tops., In a small bowl, combine the chicken, cranberry sauce, mayonnaise, onions and lemon juice. Spread over bun bottoms. Top each with a lettuce leaf; replace tops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520 calories, Fat 20g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 697mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

CRANBERRY LEMONADE



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With its pretty pink blush and tart refreshing flavor, Cranberry Lemonade is sure to satisfy, glass after glass after glass. Field director Darlene Brenden of Salem, Oregon shares this summer thirst-quencher.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

3/4 cup sugar
2/3 cup lemon juice
3 cups cold water
1 cup cranberry juice

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine sugar and lemon juice. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Stir in the water and cranberry juice. Cool; pour into a pitcher. Refrigerate until chilled. Serve over ice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 2mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (45g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

CRANBERRY LEMON SANDWICH COOKIES



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The original of this recipe comes from the Touch of Home's Fall Baking Cookbook, 2009. Preparation time does not include the 2 hours needed for the dough to chill.

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 54 cookies, 54 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup shortening
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup powdered sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon lemon zest, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup dried cranberries
2/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 3/4 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup milk
1 1/4 teaspoons lemon zest, minced

Steps:

  • FOR THE COOKIE: In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter, shortening & sugars until light & fluffy.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition, then beat in the vanilla extract.
  • In another bowl, combine the flour, cream of tartar, lemon zest & salt, then gradually add this to the creamed mixture & mix well.
  • Stir in the cranberries, cover & refrigerate until easy to handle, about 2 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Roll chilled dough into 1-inch balls & place them 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets, before flattening the balls with a glass dipped in sugar.
  • Bake for 12-14 minutes or until edges are just lightly browned, then remove to wire racks to cool completely.
  • FOR THE FILLING: In a small mixing bowl, combine the 4 filling ingredients, & beat until smooth.
  • Spread filling on the bottoms of half of the cookies, then top that with another cookie to make a sandwich.

Tips:

  • To easily remove the lemon zest, use a citrus zester or a fine grater.
  • For a smoother cranberry filling, use a food processor or blender to blend the cranberries until they are finely chopped.
  • If you don't have a rolling pin, use a wine bottle or a glass to roll out the dough.
  • To make sure the sandwiches are evenly cooked, turn them over halfway through the baking time.
  • Let the sandwiches cool completely before serving. This will help them to set and hold their shape.

Conclusion:

Cranberry Lemon Sandwiches are a delicious and refreshing treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and memorable dessert that everyone will love.

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