Best 10 Cranberry Sauce With Dried Cherries Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

Indulge in the delectable Cranberry Sauce with Dried Cherries, a symphony of flavors that will elevate your holiday meals to new heights. This vibrant sauce, brimming with juicy cranberries and plump dried cherries, offers a delightful balance of tartness and sweetness. Its rich red hue and glistening texture will add a festive touch to your Thanksgiving or Christmas table, while its versatility allows it to complement a variety of dishes. Whether you prefer a classic sauce to accompany your roasted turkey or ham, or a tangy glaze to enhance your grilled meats, this recipe delivers an exceptional culinary experience. With variations ranging from a traditional stovetop method to a slow cooker option and a microwave-friendly version, you'll find the perfect technique to suit your needs. Embark on a taste journey with this extraordinary Cranberry Sauce with Dried Cherries, and discover the perfect accompaniment to your special occasions.

Let's cook with our recipes!

CRANBERRY SAUCE WITH DRIED CHERRIES AND CLOVES



Cranberry Sauce with Dried Cherries and Cloves image

Categories     Condiment/Spread     Sauce     Side     Christmas     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     Cranberry     Cherry     Fall     Clove     Bon Appétit

Number Of Ingredients 5

21/2 cups cherry cider or black cherry cider or cranberry juice cocktail
1 8-ounce package dried tart cherries (about 2 cups)
1 cup sugar
1 12-ounce package cranberries
1/4 teaspoon (generous) ground cloves

Steps:

  • Bring cider to simmer in heavy, large saucepan. Remove from heat. Add cherries and let stand 8 minutes. Mix in sugar, then cranberries and cloves. Cook over medium-high heat until cranberries burst, stirring occasionally, about 9 minutes. Refrigerate until cold, about 4 hours (sauce will thicken as it cools). (Can be prepared 4 days ahead. Cover and keep refrigerated.)

JELLIED CRANBERRY-CHERRY SAUCE



Jellied Cranberry-Cherry Sauce image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound cranberries (fresh or frozen)
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup tart cherry juice
1/2 cup dried cherries
1 sprig rosemary
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • Combine the cranberries, sugar, 1 1/2 cups water, the cherry juice, dried cherries, rosemary and a pinch of salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool slightly. Discard the rosemary sprig.
  • Puree the sauce in a blender until smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a serving dish, pressing the sauce through with a rubber spatula. Refrigerate until set, at least 3 hours or overnight.

CRANBERRY SAUCE WITH DRIED CHERRIES



Cranberry Sauce with Dried Cherries image

Tart cranberry sauce is sweetened with dried cherries and grated ginger. You can substitute dried cranberries or raisins for the dried cherries.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Yield Makes 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 1/2 cups cranberries (one 12-ounce bag)
3/4 cup dried cherries
1/2 cup finely chopped shallots
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
Zest and juice of one orange (about 1/2 cup)
2 teaspoons grated ginger, peeled
3/4 cup packed light-brown sugar

Steps:

  • Combine cranberries, cherries, shallots, vinegar, orange zest and juice, ginger, and brown sugar in a medium saucepan, and cook over medium heat until cranberries pop. Reduce heat to low; cook, stirring occasionally, until cranberries release their juices, about 15 minutes. If the cranberry sauce becomes too thick, add water until the desired consistency is reached. Transfer to a bowl to cool.

DRIED CHERRY AND CRANBERRY SAUCE



Dried Cherry and Cranberry Sauce image

This is a wonderful cranberry sauce that I make every Thanksgiving.

Provided by Atriel

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

Time 8h20m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ½ cups cranberry juice cocktail
1 cup water
1 cup light brown sugar
1 cinnamon stick, broken in half
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
6 ounces dried cherries
1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries

Steps:

  • Stir the cranberry juice cocktail, water, brown sugar, cinnamon stick, and allspice together in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Add the cherries to the cranberry juice mixture; cook another 2 minutes. Add the cranberries; continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries pop, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and chill in refrigerator 8 hours to overnight. Remove and discard cinnamon stick before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106.8 calories, Carbohydrate 26.3 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 0.6 g, Sodium 6.5 mg, Sugar 21.5 g

DRIED CHERRY CRANBERRY SAUCE



Dried Cherry Cranberry Sauce image

This recipe is a great change of pace from the more common orange-cranberry sauce combinations. We especially like it around the holidays served alongside a roast turkey. It's so much better than canned cranberry sauce. -Janet Briggs

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/4 pound dried cherries
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 cups water
1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed

Steps:

  • Place cherries in a bowl and cover with warm water. Let stand for 10 minutes or until plumped. Drain cherries, discarding water. , In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, water, cranberries and cherries. Cook and stir over medium heat until the berries pop, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and skim foam from top of mixture. Cool to room temperature. Cover and store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 107 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 2mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

CRANBERRY AND DRIED-CHERRY RELISH



Cranberry and Dried-Cherry Relish image

This easy homemade cranberry relish beats the canned version any day.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Time 30m

Yield Makes 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries
1 cup dried cherries
1 cup sugar
2 cups water

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine cranberries (no need to thaw if frozen), cherries, sugar, and water.
  • Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until most berries have burst and liquid is syrupy, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. Cover, pressing plastic wrap directly on surface of relish; refrigerate.

CRANBERRY SAUCE WITH DRIED CHERRIES AND CLOVES



Cranberry Sauce with Dried Cherries and Cloves image

Categories     Sauce     Cranberry     Cherry     Clove     Simmer

Yield makes 4 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 1/2 cups cherry cider or black cherry cider or cranberry juice cocktail
1 (8-ounce) package dried tart cherries (2 cups)
1 cup sugar
1 (12-ounce) package cranberries
1/4 (generous) teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • Bring the cider to a simmer in a heavy, large saucepan. Remove from the heat. Add the cherries and let stand 8 minutes. Mix in the sugar, then the cranberries and cloves. Cook over medium-high heat until cranberries burst, stirring occasionally, about 9 minutes. Refrigerate until cold, about 4 hours (sauce will thicken as it cools).

CRANBERRY SAUCE WITH DRIED CHERRIES AND CLOVES



Cranberry Sauce With Dried Cherries and Cloves image

Adapted from a listing in Bon Appétit (Nov 1998), this is a Thanksgiving favorite! I make a double batch the night before and save a little for another use. Spread a thick layer over a small round of brie and bake 10 mins at 400 degrees F for an impressive appetizer.

Provided by AWinPA

Categories     Sauces

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 1/2 cups cranberry juice (not juice cocktail)
1 (8 ounce) package dried tart cherries (about 2 cups) or 1 (8 ounce) package craisins
1 cup sugar
1 (12 ounce) package cranberries
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves (or more)
1 dash nutmeg

Steps:

  • Bring juice to simmer in heavy, large saucepan.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Add cherries and let stand 8 minutes.
  • Mix in sugar, then cranberries, cloves, and nutmeg.
  • Cook over medium-high heat until cranberries burst, stirring occasionally, about 9 minutes.
  • Refrigerate at least 4 hours (it will thicken as it cools) or up to 48 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.6, Fat 0.2, Sodium 3.5, Carbohydrate 44.4, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 38.5, Protein 0.5

CHERRY CRANBERRY SAUCE



Cherry Cranberry Sauce image

My mother-in-law makes this super-easy sauce every Thanksgiving. Cherries give tart cranberries a slightly sweet flavor. I serve it alongside turkey, pork and ham.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 3-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1-1/2 cups sugar
1-1/2 cups water
4 cups fresh or frozen cranberries (1 pound)
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) pitted tart cherries, drained

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook sugar and water over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Add cranberries and cherries. Bring to a boil. Cook uncovered, until cranberries begin to pop, about 6 minutes. Reduce heat; cook 20 minutes longer or until thickened. Pour into a serving dish. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts :

CRANBERRY SAUCE WITH DRIED CHERRIES



Cranberry Sauce With Dried Cherries image

Make and share this Cranberry Sauce With Dried Cherries recipe from Food.com.

Provided by nina6876

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 1/2 cups cranberries (one bag)
3/4 cup dried cherries
1/2 cup shallot, finely chopped
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons orange zest, grated
2 teaspoons gingerroot, peeled and grated
3/4 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan and cook over medium heat intil cranberries pop. Reduce heat to low; cook, stirring occasionally, until cranberries release their juices, about 15 minutes. If the cranbgerry sauce becomes too thick, add water until the desired consistency is reached.
  • Transfer to a bowl to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 76.8, Fat 0.1, Sodium 5.6, Carbohydrate 19.6, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 15.4, Protein 0.4

Tips:

  • Use fresh cranberries: Fresh cranberries have a tart and tangy flavor that is perfect for cranberry sauce. If you can't find fresh cranberries, you can use frozen cranberries. Just thaw them before using.
  • Add dried cherries: Dried cherries add a sweet and chewy texture to cranberry sauce. They also help to balance out the tartness of the cranberries.
  • Use orange juice and zest: Orange juice and zest add a bright and citrusy flavor to cranberry sauce. You can use fresh or bottled orange juice, but fresh orange juice is best.
  • Simmer the sauce gently: Simmer the cranberry sauce over low heat until it has thickened. This will help to preserve the flavor and color of the cranberries.
  • Serve the sauce warm or cold: Cranberry sauce can be served warm or cold. It is delicious on its own or served with turkey, chicken, or pork.

Conclusion:

This cranberry sauce with dried cherries is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any holiday meal. The tartness of the cranberries is balanced out by the sweetness of the dried cherries, and the orange juice and zest add a bright and citrusy flavor. This sauce can be served warm or cold, and it is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table.

Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »

    #30-minutes-or-less     #time-to-make     #course     #preparation     #condiments-etc     #easy     #garnishes     #3-steps-or-less

Related Topics