Best 6 Perfect Pomegranate Cranberry Sauce Recipes

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Looking for a festive and delicious sauce to liven up your holiday table? Look no further than this Perfect Pomegranate Cranberry Sauce! Made with fresh cranberries, pomegranate juice, and a touch of sweetness, this sauce is bursting with flavor and sure to be a hit with everyone. This article offers two unique recipes for this delightful sauce: a classic stovetop version and an easy slow cooker variation. Both recipes yield a vibrant and tangy sauce that is perfect for complementing your favorite holiday dishes, such as turkey, ham, or roasted vegetables. With its vibrant color and sweet-tart flavor, this sauce will add a touch of elegance and sophistication to your holiday feast. So gather your ingredients and let's get cooking!

Here are our top 6 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-POMEGRANATE SAUCE



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Pomegranate, honey and Meyer lemon zest boosts the flavor of the traditional cranberry sauce in this version from Amy Lawrence, and her husband, Justin Fox Burks, the authors of the Chubby Vegetarian blog.

Provided by Tara Parker-Pope

Categories     side dish

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 12-ounce bag fresh cranberries (organic ones taste sweeter)
1/2 cup pomegranate juice
1 whole pomegranate
3/4 cup vegan cane sugar
1 tablespoon local honey
Zest of 1 Meyer lemon
Pinch of sea salt
Pinch of clove powder

Steps:

  • Rinse cranberries and pour them into a tall saucepan. Pour in pomegranate juice. Turn heat on medium-low.
  • Cut the whole pomegranate and remove all the seeds; run them through a food processor and then a sieve or a food mill in order to strain out the seeds. Pour into the pan along with the sugar, honey, lemon zest, salt and clove. Cook for about 30 to 40 minutes until the cranberries pop and the sauce thickens.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 187, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 47 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 25 milligrams, Sugar 39 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CRANBERRY & POMEGRANATE SAUCE



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Adding pomegranate juice takes this sauce to a different dimension, plus it's super-quick and easy to make ahead

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Condiment

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 3

250g fresh or frozen cranberries
85g demerara sugar
100ml pomegranate juice

Steps:

  • Tip all the ingredients into a pan and stir well to combine. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the cranberries start popping (about 5 mins for fresh cranberries or 8-10 mins for frozen) and turn into a runny sauce. Leave to cool before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 52 calories, Carbohydrate 14 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 14 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber

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

HOLIDAY CRANBERRY-POMEGRANATE SAUCE



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This is a wonderful variation on traditional cranberry sauce for your holiday dinners. It's very easy to make, and my family insists upon it every Thanksgiving and more! It is also a great base for a glaze on your Holiday Ham. For a summer cranberry salad, simply add sliced strawberries, mango, oranges, pineapple, or whatever strikes your fancy!

Provided by Alice C.

Categories     Side Dish

Time 8h35m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (12 ounce) bag fresh cranberries, rinsed and sorted
1 cup white sugar
1 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon orange zest
ΒΌ teaspoon ground cloves
2 cinnamon sticks
1 pomegranate, peeled and seeds separated

Steps:

  • Mix the cranberries, sugar, orange juice, orange zest, ground cloves, and cinnamon sticks together in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Lower heat to medium, and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat and cool.
  • Stir the pomegranate seeds into the cranberry mixture, and refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight. Remove the cinnamon sticks before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 48.5 calories, Carbohydrate 12.5 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 0.7 mg, Sugar 10.8 g

CRANBERRY POMEGRANATE SAUCE



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This is a delicious fruit-filled version of cranberry sauce. The pomegranate is cooked separately to facilitate seed removal, then both parts are combined to finish cooking. It's wonderful as an accompaniment for poultry, and can be made into a lovely trifle-type dessert with vanilla pudding and pound cake.

Provided by Carolyn Bunkley

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

Time 1h15m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 large tart apples
2 pomegranates, peeled and seeds separated
1 (16 fl oz) bottle pomegranate juice
2 cups white sugar
2 large oranges
2 (12 ounce) bags fresh cranberries, rinsed and sorted
1 cup pecans, chopped

Steps:

  • Peel and core apples, and put peelings and cores in a small saucepan with pomegranate seeds, 1/2 cup juice, and 1/2 cup sugar. Bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to simmer. Cook for 30 minutes.
  • Chop the peeled apples, and place in a large saucepan. Remove zest from half of one orange, chop very fine, and add to apples. Peel oranges, chop coarsely, and add to pan along with cranberries and remaining juice and sugar. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer, and cook for 30 minutes.
  • Remove small pan from heat, and strain juice into larger pan. Cool solids slightly, and then push though a sieve to remove seeds and peels, adding remaining pulp to larger pan. Stir in nuts, if desired. Cook about 10 minutes longer. Serve warm, room temperature, or chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150 calories, Carbohydrate 30.5 g, Fat 3.7 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 1.9 mg, Sugar 26.2 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh cranberries and pomegranates. Fresh fruit will give your sauce the best flavor and texture.
  • Don't overcook the sauce. Cranberry sauce should be cooked until the cranberries are just soft, but not mushy. Overcooked sauce will be too thick and tart.
  • Add sugar to taste. The amount of sugar you add to your sauce will depend on your personal preference. Start with a small amount and add more to taste.
  • Add spices to taste. Spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger can add a warm, festive flavor to your sauce. Experiment with different spices to find a combination that you like.
  • Let the sauce cool completely before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken.

Conclusion:

Pomegranate cranberry sauce is a delicious, festive condiment that is perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and other holiday gatherings. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its bright red color and tart, tangy flavor, pomegranate cranberry sauce is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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