20 Delicious Christmas Cranberry Sauce Recipes

Cranberry sauce is a staple at holiday dinners, and it’s no wonder why. Its sweet and tart flavors complement a variety of dishes, from turkey to stuffing. This Christmas, why not elevate your festive meals with some unique and delicious cranberry sauce recipes? Here are 20 flavorful ideas to bring a burst of holiday cheer to your table.

1. Classic Cranberry Sauce Ingredients:

• 12 oz fresh cranberries

• 1 cup sugar

• 1 cup water

• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. In a medium saucepan, combine water and sugar. Bring to a boil.

2. Add cranberries and a pinch of salt. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes or until cranberries burst and sauce thickens.

3. Remove from heat and let cool. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

2. Orange Cranberry Sauce

Ingredients:

• 12 oz fresh cranberries

• 1 cup sugar

• 1/2 cup orange juice

• Zest of one orange

• 1/2 cup water

Instructions:

1. Combine orange juice, water, and sugar in a saucepan. Bring to a boil.

2. Add cranberries and orange zest. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

3. Let cool and serve chilled or at room temperature.

3. Maple Cranberry Sauce

Ingredients:

• 12 oz fresh cranberries

• 1 cup pure maple syrup

• 1/2 cup water

• 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Instructions:

1. Combine water and maple syrup in a saucepan. Bring to a boil.

2. Add cranberries and cinnamon. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

3. Cool and serve.

4. Apple Cranberry Sauce

Ingredients:

• 12 oz fresh cranberries

• 1 cup sugar

• 1 cup diced apples

• 1/2 cup water

• 1/2 tsp cinnamon

• 1/4 tsp nutmeg

Instructions:

1. In a saucepan, combine water, sugar, and apples. Bring to a boil.

2. Add cranberries, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

3. Cool before serving.

5. Pineapple Cranberry Sauce

Ingredients:

• 12 oz fresh cranberries

• 1 cup sugar

• 1 cup crushed pineapple (with juice)

• 1/2 cup water

Instructions:

1. Combine water, sugar, and pineapple in a saucepan. Bring to a boil.

2. Add cranberries. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

3. Let cool and serve.

6. Spiced Cranberry Sauce

Ingredients:

• 12 oz fresh cranberries

• 1 cup sugar

• 1 cup water

• 1/2 tsp cinnamon

• 1/4 tsp cloves

• 1/4 tsp allspice

Instructions:

1. Combine water, sugar, and spices in a saucepan. Bring to a boil.

2. Add cranberries. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

3. Cool before serving.

7. Port Cranberry Sauce

Ingredients:

• 12 oz fresh cranberries

• 1 cup port wine

• 1 cup sugar

• Zest of one orange

Instructions:

1. Combine port wine and sugar in a saucepan. Bring to a boil.

2. Add cranberries and orange zest. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

3. Cool and serve.

8. Pomegranate Cranberry Sauce

Ingredients:

• 12 oz fresh cranberries

• 1 cup pomegranate juice

• 1 cup sugar

• 1/4 tsp ground ginger

Instructions:

1. Combine pomegranate juice and sugar in a saucepan. Bring to a boil.

2. Add cranberries and ground ginger. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

3. Cool before serving.

9. Ginger Cranberry Sauce

Ingredients:

• 12 oz fresh cranberries

• 1 cup sugar

• 1 cup water

• 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger

Instructions:

1. Combine water, sugar, and ginger in a saucepan. Bring to a boil.

2. Add cranberries. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

3. Cool before serving.

10. Honey Cranberry Sauce

Ingredients:

• 12 oz fresh cranberries

• 1 cup honey

• 1/2 cup water

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions:

1. Combine water, honey, and lemon juice in a saucepan. Bring to a boil.

2. Add cranberries. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

3. Cool and serve.

11. Cranberry and Red Wine Sauce

Ingredients:

• 12 oz fresh cranberries

• 1 cup red wine

• 1 cup sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Combine red wine and sugar in a saucepan. Bring to a boil.

2. Add cranberries and vanilla extract. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

3. Cool before serving.

12. Cranberry and Blueberry Sauce

Ingredients:

• 12 oz fresh cranberries

• 1 cup blueberries

• 1 cup sugar

• 1/2 cup water

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions:

1. Combine water, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan. Bring to a boil.

2. Add cranberries and blueberries. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

3. Cool before serving.

13. Cranberry Sauce with Walnuts

Ingredients:

• 12 oz fresh cranberries

• 1 cup sugar

• 1 cup water

• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

• 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Instructions:

1. Combine water, sugar, and cinnamon in a saucepan. Bring to a boil.

2. Add cranberries. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

3. Stir in chopped walnuts and let cool.

14. Cranberry Sauce with Pears

Ingredients:

• 12 oz fresh cranberries

• 1 cup sugar

• 1 cup diced pears

• 1/2 cup water

• 1/4 tsp ground cloves

Instructions:

1. Combine water, sugar, and pears in a saucepan. Bring to a boil.

2. Add cranberries and ground cloves. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

3. Cool before serving.

15. Cranberry and Raspberry Sauce

Ingredients:

• 12 oz fresh cranberries

• 1 cup raspberries

• 1 cup sugar

• 1/2 cup water

• Zest of one lime

Instructions:

1. Combine water, sugar, and lime zest in a saucepan. Bring to a boil.

2. Add cranberries and raspberries. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

3. Cool before serving.

16. Cranberry Sauce with Bourbon

Ingredients:

• 12 oz fresh cranberries

• 1 cup sugar

• 1 cup water

• 2 tbsp bourbon

Instructions:

1. Combine water, sugar, and bourbon in a saucepan. Bring to a boil.

2. Add cranberries. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

3. Cool before serving.

17. Cranberry Chutney

Ingredients:

• 12 oz fresh cranberries

• 1/2 cup chopped onions

• 1 cup sugar

• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar

• 1/2 cup raisins

• 1/2 tsp cinnamon

• 1/4 tsp ground cloves

Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to a boil.

2. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes until thickened.

3. Cool before serving.

18. Cranberry Sauce with Ginger and Pecans

Ingredients:

• 12 oz fresh cranberries

• 1 cup sugar

• 1 cup water

• 1 tbsp grated ginger

• 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Instructions:

1. Combine water, sugar, and ginger in a saucepan. Bring to a boil.

2. Add cranberries. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

3. Stir in chopped pecans and let cool.

19. Cranberry Sauce with Cran-Apple Juice

Ingredients:

• 12 oz fresh cranberries

• 1 cup cran-apple juice

• 1 cup sugar

• 1 tbsp lemon zest

Instructions:

1. Combine cran-apple juice, sugar, and lemon zest in a saucepan. Bring to a boil.

2. Add cranberries. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

3. Cool before serving.

20. Spiced Rum Cranberry Sauce

Ingredients:

• 12 oz fresh cranberries

• 1 cup sugar

• 1/2 cup water

• 1/4 cup spiced rum

• 1/4 tsp nutmeg

Instructions:

1. Combine water, sugar, and spiced rum in a saucepan. Bring to a boil.

2. Add cranberries and nutmeg. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

3. Cool before serving.

 Cranberry sauce is a versatile and delicious addition to any Christmas meal. With these 20 recipes, you can find the perfect one to complement your holiday feast. Enjoy experimenting with these flavors and make your Christmas dinner even more special!

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