Best 8 Cranberry Orange Cordials Recipes

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Indulge in the captivating flavors of Cranberry Orange Cordials, a delightful treat that perfectly balances the tanginess of cranberries with the vibrant zest of oranges. These delectable cordials are a symphony of flavors, offering a burst of citrusy goodness in every bite. With variations ranging from classic cordials to boozy cordials infused with brandy or vodka, there's a perfect cordial for every palate. These cordials are not only a treat for the taste buds but also a feast for the eyes, adorned with a beautiful sugared rim and a garnish of fresh cranberries. Whether you're looking for a festive holiday treat, a refreshing summer cooler, or an elegant addition to your cocktail repertoire, Cranberry Orange Cordials are sure to impress. Dive into the recipes within this article and discover the secrets to crafting these exquisite cordials that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

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

CRANBERRY-ORANGE JELLY



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This is the cranberry sauce for cooks who secretly (or not so secretly) like the kind that comes in a can, a quivering ruby mass with an unexpected dash of orange and spice. Guests can scoop it out of a pretty glass bowl, but it's more fun to unmold it onto a cake plate and serve it in slices. Make sure the water your use to unmold your jelly is quite hot, not just warm. The idea is to melt the outer jelly layer just enough so that the whole mold can slip right out.

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     jams, jellies and preserves, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 12 to 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 cups Lillet (see note)
1/2 cup orange liqueur, like Grand Marnier
2 cups sugar
2 tablespoons juniper berries (optional)
2 12-ounce bags fresh or frozen cranberries (about 8 cups; frozen can be substituted)
Nonstick cooking spray (if chilling in a mold)

Steps:

  • In a heavy saucepan, combine Lillet, liqueur, sugar and juniper berries if using. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add cranberries and return to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until all the cranberries burst and are very soft, at least 10 minutes total (or use a candy thermometer and cook mixture to 210 to 215 degrees). The mixture should be reduced and thickened, like a very loose jam.
  • Strain the sauce into a bowl through a sieve, pushing on the solids with a rubber spatula to extract all the liquid. Discard the solids. Stir the liquid and transfer to a pretty serving bowl or a mold. (If using a mold, spray the insides first with nonstick cooking spray.) A funnel or liquid measuring cup with a spout can be useful for transferring without splashing the sides. Cover and refrigerate for at least three hours, or up to several days. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
  • If you chilled the jelly in a mold, turn it out by placing the mold in a large bowl. Carefully pour hot water into the bowl so it comes up the sides of the mold, melting the jelly just enough to release it from the mold. After 3 minutes, try unmolding the jelly onto a serving dish. If it doesn't come out, return to the bowl and try again 2 minutes later. Repeat until the jelly is released. If necessary, return it to the refrigerator to firm up before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 184, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 35 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 0 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 3 milligrams, Sugar 31 grams

CRANBERRY ORANGE RELISH WITH ORANGE FLAVORED LIQUEUR



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This is an easy and delicious cranberry orange relish. Much of its sweet orange flavor comes from the liqueur, however it can be omitted.

Provided by LaDOnna

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

Time 8h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 4

12 ounces cranberries
1 orange with peel, chopped
1 cup white sugar
ΒΌ cup orange liqueur

Steps:

  • In a food processor, grinder, or blender, combine the cranberries, orange and sugar. Blend until evenly chopped.
  • Stir in the liqueur and refrigerate for several hours to allow flavors to blend.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121.8 calories, Carbohydrate 28.7 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 0.3 g, Sodium 1.1 mg, Sugar 25.3 g

CRANBERRY CORDIAL



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This simple-to-make cordial is a perfect Christmas or Thanksgiving gift. Three ingredients, little preparation, and 22 days result in a colorful tart-sweet drink for after-dinner imbibing.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Drink Recipes     Cocktail Recipes

Yield Makes 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 cups crushed cranberries
2 cups sugar
2 cups vodka

Steps:

  • Combine ingredients and store in a covered jar in a cool place for at least 22 days. Strain and serve as an after-dinner drink.

CRANBERRY SAUCE WITH ORANGE LIQUEUR



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I use either Grand Marnier or Cointreu in this recipe. The additions of liqueur and orange zest make this cranberry sauce a holiday favorite at our house.

Provided by DesertRose15

Categories     Sauces

Time 15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

12 ounces fresh cranberries
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
2 teaspoons orange zest
2 tablespoons Cointreau liqueur

Steps:

  • Combine sugar and water in a medium saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil; add cranberries, return to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and boil gently for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove from heat. Add orange zest and Cointreau (or Grand Marnier) and stir.
  • Let cool at room temperature.
  • Refrigerate until cold, or serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157.6, Fat 0.1, Sodium 2, Carbohydrate 40.9, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 35.8, Protein 0.2

CRANBERRY ORANGE CORDIAL



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Make and share this Cranberry Orange Cordial recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dienia B.

Categories     Beverages

Time P1mT45m

Yield 1 quart

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 ounces fresh cranberries
3 tablespoons grated orange zest
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
2 cups corn syrup
2 cups vodka
1 cup water

Steps:

  • Coarsely chop the cranberries.
  • Mix the cranberries in the sugar, orange zest and spices until well coated.
  • Stir in the liquids.
  • Pour into large glass jar and put in cool dark place for 1 month, shaking every few days.
  • Strain out the solids.
  • Pour into clean jar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 3735, Fat 0.8, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 32.8, Carbohydrate 721.5, Fiber 19.3, Sugar 378, Protein 1.8

CRANBERRY CORDIAL



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Scarlet-hued, with just enough sugar to offset the tartness of the berries, this vodka-based spirit submitted by Corey Balazowich was a resounding success. It's also a good place to use up cranberries left over from Thanksgiving.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     cocktails

Yield About 1 1/4 liters

Number Of Ingredients 4

340 grams sugar (1 1/2 cups)
12 ounces cranberries (3 cups)
1 1-liter bottle vodka
Strips of lime or orange zest (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring sugar and 1 1/2 cups water to a simmer, stirring until sugar dissolves.
  • Place cranberries in a food processor and pulse until they are broken up. Add cranberries, vodka and citrus zest (if using) to the sugar syrup in the pot. Stir well, then transfer to a large jar or two, cover and shake well. Shake the mixture every day for 2 weeks. At this point, you can either strain the mixture into smaller bottles for gift giving, or continue to infuse the spirit in the large jar. It will keep for up to 2 months.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 581, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 57 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 0 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 3 milligrams, Sugar 52 grams

CRANBERRY-ORANGE SAUCE



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Enjoy this savory cranberry-orange sauce ready with just five ingredients and two steps - the perfect accompaniment to your meats.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Condiment

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 bag (12 oz) fresh cranberries
1 1/3 cups sugar
1 tablespoon finely shredded orange peel
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup orange-flavored liqueur or orange juice

Steps:

  • In nonreactive 4-quart saucepan, mix cranberries, sugar, orange peel, water and lemon juice. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until juices start to flow and sugar is dissolved.
  • Increase heat to medium; simmer 6 to 8 minutes longer, stirring occasionally, until cranberries pop. Stir in liqueur. Refrigerate about 1 hour or until completely cooled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 0 mg, Sugar 37 g, TransFat 0 g

CRANBERRY-ORANGE SANGRIA



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Letting this sangria sit in the fridge overnight improves the fruitiness, making it the perfect make-ahead drink for a holiday party. It's also nice with a splash of brandy. -Maria Regakis, Somerville, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium orange, halved and thinly sliced
1 medium apple, quartered and thinly sliced
1/2 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
1 bottle (32 ounces) cranberry juice
1 bottle (750 ml) zinfandel or other fruity red wine
1 cup simple syrup
1/2 cup orange liqueur
Ice cubes
GARNISHES:
Optional: Thinly sliced oranges, thinly sliced apples and fresh cranberries

Steps:

  • In a large pitcher, combine the first 7 ingredients; refrigerate overnight. Serve over ice; garnish with oranges, apples and cranberries if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 6mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (44g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe cranberries for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have a candy thermometer, you can test the syrup by dropping a small amount into a glass of cold water. If it forms a soft ball, it is ready.
  • Be careful not to overcook the syrup, or it will become too thick and hard.
  • Store the cordials in a cool, dark place for up to 6 months.
  • Serve the cordials chilled, on the rocks, or mixed with sparkling water or lemonade.

Conclusion:

Cranberry orange cordials are a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed all year round. With their tart and tangy flavor, they are perfect for sipping on a cold winter day or using as a refreshing mixer in the summer. Whether you make them for yourself or as gifts, these cordials are sure to be a hit.

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