Best Festive Cranberry Sauce Recipes

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FESTIVE HOLIDAY CRANBERRY RELISH



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This festive side dish has been in our family for generations. It goes exceptionally well with ham or turkey. A great recipe for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner.

Provided by Jon Pierce

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

Time 1h40m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (12 ounce) package frozen cranberries
2 cups white sugar
½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
¼ cup water
¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
1 pinch grated orange zest

Steps:

  • Stir cranberries, sugar, orange juice, water, lime juice, 1 teaspoon orange zest, and lime zest together in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cook at a simmer until cranberries pop, about 20 minutes. Set aside to cool to room temperature.
  • Transfer cooled sauce to serving bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until cold, about 1 hour. Garnish with a pinch of orange zest to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111 calories, Carbohydrate 28.7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 0.7 mg, Sugar 26.5 g

HOLIDAY CRANBERRY SAUCE



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This recipe was given to me by a friend of mine. It has been a family favorite for over ten years. I make it for Thanksgiving as well as Christmas dinner.

Provided by MARJK

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

Time 8h20m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups fresh cranberries
1 ½ cups water
5 whole cloves
5 whole allspice berries
3 cinnamon sticks
2 cups white sugar

Steps:

  • Place fresh cranberries and water in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  • Wrap cloves, allspice berries and cinnamon sticks in a spice bag. Place in the water with cranberries.
  • Cook until cranberries begin to burst, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir in sugar and reduce heat to low. Continue cooking 5 minutes, or until sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Discard spice bag. Chill in the refrigerator 8 hours, or overnight, before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110.5 calories, Carbohydrate 28.7 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 2.2 mg, Sugar 26 g

FESTIVE CRANBERRY SAUCE



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My husband came up with this recipe, and it looked so beautiful & festive on our Christmas table. And it's very easy too! This also makes an awesome Gift From Your Pantry! In a small basket, include a can of cranberry sauce, a small bag of slivered almonds and a small bag of craisins (dried cranberries). Include a cute tag...

Provided by Lauren Conforti

Categories     Other Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 can(s) cranberry sauce, jellied
1/8 c roasted almonds, chopped
1/8 c dried cranberries (craisins)
parsley, fresh
basil, fresh

Steps:

  • 1. Remove cranberry sauce from the can. Dice into small bite-sized chunks.
  • 2. Gently mix almonds & craisins with sauce.
  • 3. Top with a sprig of fresh Parsley & Basil for garnish.

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