Best 7 Frozen Cranberry Sauce Recipes

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Cranberry sauce is a traditional side dish served at Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners. It is made from fresh or frozen cranberries, sugar, and water. The cranberries are cooked until they burst and release their juices, creating a thick, tart sauce. Cranberry sauce can be served hot or cold, and it can be used as a topping for desserts or as a condiment for meat dishes.

This article provides three recipes for frozen cranberry sauce. The first recipe is a basic cranberry sauce made with fresh or frozen cranberries, sugar, and water. The second recipe is a spiced cranberry sauce that includes cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. The third recipe is a cranberry-orange sauce that includes fresh orange zest and juice. All three recipes are easy to make and can be prepared in under 30 minutes.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SIMPLE CRANBERRY SAUCE



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When you can't eat another bite of buttery mashed potatoes, hearty bread stuffing or herb-infused turkey, reach for the cranberry sauce! Delightfully tart and tangy, this essential side cuts through all those Thanksgiving flavors giving your palate the refreshing break you never knew you needed. With just a fast five-minute prep time, some fresh or frozen cranberries, a little water, sugar, a zest from your favorite citrus and some simmer time-homemade cranberry sauce will be on the table before you know it. The best part? You can make this crimson berry sauce the night before, so come turkey day you'll have one less thing to worry about.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Condiment

Time 3h25m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 pound fresh or frozen cranberries (4 cups)
2 cups water
2 cups sugar

Steps:

  • Rinse cranberries with cool water, and remove any stems or blemished berries.
  • Heat water and sugar to boiling in 3-quart saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Continue boiling 5 minutes longer, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in cranberries. Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Continue boiling about 5 minutes longer, stirring occasionally, until cranberries begin to pop. Pour sauce into bowl or container. Refrigerate about 3 hours or until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 0 mg

CRANBERRY SAUCE



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This homemade cranberry sauce is classic. Made from fresh or frozen cranberries and ready in 20 minutes, it's a must-have for Thanksgiving dinner. Easy to make-ahead, too!

Provided by Elise Bauer

Categories     Side Dish     Condiment     Quick and Easy     Sauce     Cranberry     Sauce     Thanksgiving

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup (200 g) sugar
1 cup (250 ml) water
4 cups (12 oz package) fresh or frozen cranberries
Optional: Pecans, orange zest, raisins, currants, blueberries, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice.

Steps:

  • Rinse cranberries: Place the cranberries in a colander and rinse them. Pick out and discard any damaged or bruised cranberries.
  • Stir in mix-ins, if using: Once the cranberries have burst you can leave the cranberry sauce as is, or dress it up with other ingredients. We like to mix in a half a cup of chopped pecans a pinch or two of orange zest. Some people like adding raisins or currants, or even blueberries for added sweetness. You can also add holiday spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, or allspice. If adding spices, start with a pinch of each and add more to your taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103 kcal, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 2 mg, Sugar 24 g, Fat 0 g, ServingSize Cranberry sauce base makes 2 1/4 cups, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

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 SAUCE



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A Thanksgiving classic. Originally submitted to ThanksgivingRecipe.com.

Provided by Toni

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

Yield 11

Number Of Ingredients 3

12 ounces cranberries
1 cup white sugar
1 cup orange juice

Steps:

  • In a medium sized saucepan over medium heat, dissolve the sugar in the orange juice. Stir in the cranberries and cook until the cranberries start to pop (about 10 minutes). Remove from heat and place sauce in a bowl. Cranberry sauce will thicken as it cools.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94.6 calories, Carbohydrate 24.2 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 0.3 g, Sodium 0.8 mg, Sugar 21.3 g

FROZEN CRANBERRY SALAD



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I grew up in rural northwestern Montana, where my three sisters and I made meals and prepared food for 4-H contests. I've always loved cooking, and as the administrator of a retirement residence, I enjoy planning special events.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup Miracle Whip
2 tablespoons sugar
1 carton (16 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
2 cans (20 ounces each) crushed pineapple, drained
2 cups chopped walnuts
2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
2 cans (16 ounces each) whole-berry cranberry sauce
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, chopped, optional
Lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, Miracle Whip and sugar. Fold in the whipped topping; set aside. , In a large bowl, combine the pineapple, nuts, coconut and cranberry sauce. Add cranberries if desired. Gently combine with cream cheese mixture. Spread into a 13x9-in. dish or three foil-lined 8x4-in. loaf pans. Cover and freeze. , Remove from freezer 10-15 minutes before serving. Cut in squares or slices. Serve on lettuce leaves.

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CHERRY CRANBERRY SAUCE



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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.

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FROZEN CRANBERRY SALAD



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One of my mom's old recipes. Good for the holidays, luncheons, showers, etc. Cook time is freeze time.

Provided by Nicole Brummett

Categories     Dessert

Time 6h20m

Yield 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (16 ounce) jar cranberry-orange relish (OR equal amount fresh or frozen cranberries OR 1 lg. can jellied cranberry sauce)
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, reserve juice
1/2 cup sugar
1 -2 cup miniature marshmallow
1/2 cup chopped nuts (Mom always uses pecans)
1 (9 ounce) container Cool Whip

Steps:

  • Mix first 5 ingredients, including the pineapple juice.
  • Gently fold in cool whip until thoroughly blended.
  • Place in a 9x13x2 in container, or line muffin cups with paper.
  • Freeze overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237.6, Fat 12.5, SaturatedFat 7.5, Sodium 70.5, Carbohydrate 31.6, Fiber 1, Sugar 27.9, Protein 2.1

Tips:

  • Choose ripe cranberries: Look for cranberries with a deep, rich color and no soft spots or wrinkling.
  • Prepare cranberries properly: Rinse cranberries well under cold water before using to remove any dirt or debris.
  • Use fresh orange juice: Fresh orange juice adds a bright, citrusy flavor to the sauce. If you don't have fresh oranges, you can use bottled orange juice, but the flavor will be less intense.
  • Add sugar to taste: The amount of sugar you add to the sauce will depend on your personal preference. Start with a small amount and add more to taste.
  • Cook the sauce over low heat: This will help to prevent the sauce from burning and will allow the flavors to meld together.
  • Don't overcook the sauce: The sauce should be thick and syrupy, but it should not be too thick or gummy. Overcooked sauce will have a bitter taste.
  • Chill the sauce before serving: This will help the flavors to develop and will make the sauce easier to serve.
  • Store the sauce properly: Cranberry sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer for up to 1 year.

Conclusion:

Frozen cranberry sauce is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be enjoyed year-round. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal taste. Whether you like it tart, sweet, or somewhere in between, there is a frozen cranberry sauce recipe out there for you. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy way to add some flavor to your holiday meal, give frozen cranberry sauce a try.

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