Best Cranberry Fruit Basket Recipes

CRANBERRY FRUITCAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F, & grease a 9-inch tube baking pan with removable bottom.
• In a bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder & 1 teaspoon salt, & set aside.
• In a larger covered container, shake together 2 cups walnuts, 1 1/2 cups raisins, 1 cup cranberries & 1 tablespoon flour to coat, then set aside.
• In a large mixing bowl, beat sugar & butter on low speed until blended, then beat on high speed 2 minutes.
• On low speed, beat in eggs, brandy vanilla & the flour & baking powder & salt mixture, until well blended.
• Stir in walnut/raisin/cranberry micture, then spoon batter into prepared pan.
• Top with 3/4 cup walnut halves, & bake about 75 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
• Remove from oven & cool in pan for 10 minutes.
• Run a small metal spatula around cake to loosen from side of pan, then invert cake onto wire rack.
• Cool completely, then melt apple jelly & brush over cake. Refrigerate.

CRANBERRY FRUIT CONSERVE

Steps:

• Cook the cranberries, sugar, and 1 cup of water in a saucepan over low heat for about 5 minutes, or until the skins pop open. Add the apple, zests, and juices and cook for 15 more minutes. Remove from the heat and add the raisins and nuts. Let cool, and serve chilled.

FESTIVE CRANBERRY FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine the cranberries, water and sugar. Cook and stir over medium heat until berries pop, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat; cool slightly., In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Add cranberry mixture; stir gently. Refrigerate until serving.