Cranberry is a nutrient-rich, versatile fruit with a slightly tart flavor that is cherished for its culinary and medicinal properties. When combined with zesty orange and warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, it transforms into a delectable sauce that elevates any dish. This spiced cranberry orange sauce with Zinfandel is a festive and flavorful condiment, perfect for roasted meats, poultry, and vegetarian dishes. It is also delightful as a topping for pancakes, waffles, and ice cream. The addition of Zinfandel wine adds a depth of flavor and a touch of sophistication to this classic sauce.
This article presents three unique recipes using the spiced cranberry orange sauce:
1. **Roasted Turkey with Cranberry Orange Sauce:** This recipe showcases a succulent turkey roasted to perfection and glazed with the tangy and aromatic cranberry orange sauce. The sauce enhances the natural flavors of the turkey, creating a centerpiece that is sure to impress your holiday guests.
2. **Cranberry Orange Glazed Ham:** For those who prefer ham, this recipe offers a glazed ham coated in the irresistible cranberry orange sauce. The sweetness of the cranberries complements the savory ham, resulting in a harmonious and mouthwatering dish that is perfect for special occasions.
3. **Cranberry Orange Sauce with Pork Tenderloin:** This recipe features tender pork tenderloin cooked to perfection and drizzled with the flavorful cranberry orange sauce. The sauce adds a vibrant and tangy touch to the tender pork, creating a delightful and satisfying meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual gathering.
These recipes are easy to follow and offer a delightful twist to classic dishes. Whether you are hosting a holiday feast or preparing a comforting meal for your family, these recipes will surely add a burst of flavor and create lasting memories around the dinner table.
SPICED CRANBERRY SAUCE
Super easy and a huge hit! I make this spiced cranberry sauce every Thanksgiving and Christmas. Tart and spicy! The spices just add to the overall holiday feel of the dish.
Provided by Shelby Crosa
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Cranberry Sauce Recipes
Time 8h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat orange juice and water in a saucepan over medium heat until warm, about 3 minutes. Add sugar and stir until dissolved. Mix in cinnamon stick, cloves, nutmeg, and allspice. Add cranberries and cook, stirring occasionally, until they pop, about 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and pour sauce into a bowl. Cover and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 128.5 calories, Carbohydrate 33 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 1.7 mg, Sugar 28.7 g
SPICED ORANGE CRANBERRY SAUCE
This recipe was graciously shared with me by a Jamaican friend, many years ago. It makes a delicious sauce, different from any other cranberry sauce I've ever tasted or made. It does not "gel" but you do want to cook it long enough to make a good, thick consistency. You can use 1 tablespoon of excellent quality ground cinnamon instead of the cinnamon stick, if you prefer. Originally submitted to ThanksgivingRecipe.com.
Provided by Barbara Yoder
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Cranberry Sauce Recipes
Yield 64
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place the cranberries, grated orange rind, cinnamon, orange juice, brown sugar and enough water to cover cranberries in a saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil over high heat. Immediately turn heat down and simmer for about 1 hour or until the sauce has thickened. Taste for sweetness and adjust with additional sugar if necessary. You can not overcook, so continue cooking until you have a good thick consistency. Let mixture cool a bit then refrigerate in a covered container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 36.7 calories, Carbohydrate 9.4 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 2.5 mg, Sugar 7.9 g
SPICED CRANBERRY SAUCE
While this spicy cranberry sauce is simmering, the wonderful fragrance of the spices brings back happy memories of when my mother made it for the holidays. My husband and three sons are glad I'm carrying on her tradition! -Allison Thompson, Lansing Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 35m
Yield 2 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until the berries pop and mixture is thickened, about 30 minutes. Cool. Transfer to a serving bowl; cover and refrigerate until chilled.
Nutrition Facts :
SPICED CRANBERRY SAUCE WITH ZINFANDEL
Categories Condiment/Spread Sauce Christmas Thanksgiving Cranberry Spice Red Wine Fall Bon Appétit
Yield Makes about 3 cups
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients except cranberries in medium saucepan. Bring to boil over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat and simmer until reduced to 1 3/4 cups, about 10 minutes. Strain syrup into large saucepan. Add cranberries to syrup and cook over medium heat until berries burst, about 6 minutes. Cool. Transfer sauce to medium bowl. Cover and refrigerate until cold. (Can be made 1 week ahead. Keep refrigerated.)
SPICED CRANBERRY SAUCE WITH ZINFANDEL AND FIGS
Steps:
- Simmer and steep diced figs in 1 cup of red wine; set aside. Combine all other ingredients EXCEPT cranberries in medium saucepan. Bring to boil over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar sidles. Reduce heat and simmer until reduced to 1 ¾ cups, about 10 minutes. Strain syrup into large saucepan. Add cranberries and figs (with red wine) to syrup and cook over medium heat until berries burst, about 6 minutes. Cool. Transfer sauce to medium bowl. Cover and refrigerate until cold. (Can be made 1 week ahead. Keep refrigerated).
SPICED CRANBERRY & ZINFANDEL SAUCE
Categories Condiment/Spread Berry Side Thanksgiving
Yield 10 (1/4) cup servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine first 7 ingedients in saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat Reduce heat to medium and cook x 15 minutes until thickned and suagr dissolves, stirring occasionally Strain mixture through sieve over a bowl and disgard solids Return mixture to pan Add cranberries and cook over high heat x 10 minutes until berries pop Reduce to low and simmer x 30 minutes until slightly thick Pour in bowl and let cool
SPICED CRANBERRY AND ZINFANDEL SAUCE
Make and share this Spiced Cranberry and Zinfandel Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Vino Girl
Categories Sauces
Time 1h15m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine everything except the cranberries in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil over high heat.
- Reduce heat to medium and cook 15 minutes or until mixture begins to thicken and sugar dissolves, stirring occasionally.
- Strain the mixture through a sieve into a bowl, and discard the solids. Return mixture to pan.
- Add cranberries to pan; cook over high heat 10 minutes or until berries pop.
- Reduce heat to low; simmer 30 minutes or until mixture is slightly thick.
- Pour into a bowl and allow to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120.1, Fat 0.1, Sodium 3.2, Carbohydrate 22, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 17.9, Protein 0.3
SPICED ORANGE-CRANBERRY CHUTNEY
The aroma of simmering chutney signals the start of the holidays and sets the mood for my seasonal baking. Try it as an appetizer along with cream cheese and graham crackers. -Pat Stevens, Granbury, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 1h10m
Yield 8 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a 6-qt. stockpot, combine the first 5 ingredients. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat until brown sugar is dissolved. Stir in cranberries, orange zest, oranges, apple, currants and apricots. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 50-60 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Serve chilled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 96 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 7mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 0 protein.
CRANBERRY-ORANGE SAUCE
Make and share this Cranberry-Orange Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by FlemishMinx
Categories Sauces
Time 20m
Yield 2-3 cups
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Squeeze juice from oranges.
- This should yield just about 1 cup, make up any difference with water.
- In a 2-qt saucepan, bring all ingredients to a boil.
- Reduce fire to a nice simmer, stirring occasionally, and cooking till cranberries pop, some 5 to 8 minutes.
- Mixture will thicken as it chills.
- Refrigerate at least 3 hours, but this can easily be made a day in advance, and keeps up to 4 days in the fridge.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 552.5, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 3.5, Carbohydrate 142.6, Fiber 12.4, Sugar 124, Protein 2.4
CRANBERRY SAUCE WITH ZINFANDEL, STAR ANISE AND BLACK PEPPER
Make and share this Cranberry sauce with Zinfandel, Star Anise and Black pepper recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Elmotoo
Categories Sauces
Time 45m
Yield 1 quart
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a non-reactive saucepan, combine the cranberries, wine, balsamic, cinnamon sticks and anise pods.
- If you're unsure about how sweet the sauce will be, begin with 1/2 cup sugar.
- The rest may be added later to taste.
- Use a tea ball or cheesecloth bag to hold the peppercons and cloves.
- Add to the pot.
- Bring the berries to boiling then reduce to medium-low.
- The cranberries will cook completely in 20-30 minutes, bursting and turning deep red.
- In the last few minutes of cooking, taste for sugar and stir in more as desired.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
- Remove the spices sticks, pods and the peppercorns.
- Add more wine for a more pronounced Zinfandel taste if desired and adjust the sugar.
- Store in a clean jar and it will last indefinitely refrigerated.
Tips:
- Use fresh cranberries for the best flavor. Frozen cranberries can also be used, but they will not be as tart.
- Choose a dry red wine that you enjoy drinking. A Zinfandel is a good choice, but you can also use a Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon.
- Add a little bit of sugar to the sauce to taste. This will help to balance out the tartness of the cranberries.
- Serve the sauce warm or at room temperature. It can be served with roasted turkey, chicken, or pork.
Conclusion:
This spiced cranberry orange sauce is easy to make and absolutely delicious. It's perfect for serving at holiday dinners or any special occasion. The combination of cranberries, oranges, and Zinfandel wine creates a flavorful and festive sauce that will be sure to impress your guests.
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