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Cranberry Liqueur

Cranberry Liqueur

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
11107 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine cranberries, sugar, gin, and vanilla extract in a large sterilized jar with a tight-fitting lid. Let stand at room temperature for 6 weeks, shaking at least once a week. Pour mixture through a sieve and discard solids. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 months.

By bella_bex

Cranberry Simple Syrup

Cranberry Simple Syrup

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Dissolve sugar in water in a saucepan over medium heat. Add cranberries and simmer on low until cranberries have softened but before they begin to pop, about 15 minutes. Cool, strain, and refrigerate.

By Elizabeth

Boozy Fresh Cranberry-Orange Sauce

Boozy Fresh Cranberry-Orange Sauce

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
25 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine cranberries, sugar, water, orange zest, orange juice, orange-flavored liqueur, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook, stirring frequently, for about 20 minutes.
  2. 2 Remove from heat and allow to cool. Sauce with thicken as it cools, to a soft-preserves stage. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

By Bibi

Holiday Sweet Tart Smoothie

Holiday Sweet Tart Smoothie

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Blend grapes, water, cranberries, ice cubes, and apple in a blender until smooth. Adjust by adding additional water a little at a time to achieve the consistency desired.

By Linda

Fresh Cranberry Spiced Tea

Fresh Cranberry Spiced Tea

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
520 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the cranberries and water into a large pot. Bring to a boil and cook just until the berries pop, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand at room temperature until cold, several hours.
  2. 2 Strain out the cranberries and stir the orange juice, pineapple juice, lemon juice and sugar into the liquid. Add the cinnamon stick, whole cloves and allspice berries. Bring to a low boil. It is ready to serve at this point, but it is even better if you allow it to sit overnight.

By PPedd

Fake Cod Holiday Mocktail

Fake Cod Holiday Mocktail

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
510 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place 1 teaspoon pomegranate seeds in 8 of the wells in a 16-cube ice tray; drop red currants in remaining 8 wells. Fill wells with water. Freeze into ice cubes, 8 hours to overnight.
  2. 2 Combine chopped cranberries, water, and sugar in a saucepan over low heat. Simmer, stirring frequently, until cranberries have completely softened, about 15 minutes.
  3. 3 Strain cranberries through a fine mesh sieve, gently pressing the pulp to extract the liquid. Let syrup cool before covering, then refrigerate 8 hours to overnight.
  4. 4 Use a clean needle to thread popcorn and dried cranberries onto one long food-grade thread. Cut into 8 equal strings.
  5. 5 Add 1 pomegranate ice cube and 1 red currant ice cube to each serving glass. Pour 2 tablespoons syrup into each and top with 3/4 cup tonic water. Garnish with a lime wedge and a string of popcorn and cranberries.

By Buckwheat Queen

Cranberry-Pomegranate Mimosa

Cranberry-Pomegranate Mimosa

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Fill a small plate with 1/4 inch water. Pour sugar onto a second small plate, making a depth of 1/8 to 1/4 inch. Gently dip the rim of a champagne glass into water and raise the glass to allow excess water to drip off. Dip the rim into sugar and twist the glass to ensure the entire rim is coated. Discard remaining sugar.
  2. 2 Place cranberries into the bottom of the sugared champagne glass. Pour in cranberry-pomegranate juice and orange juice, then top with champagne.

By Melinda

Cranberry-Rosemary Prosecco Float

Cranberry-Rosemary Prosecco Float

Prep
10 min
Cook
6 min
Total
66 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine water, sugar, and rosemary leaves in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat to low; let simmer for 1 minute. Remove from heat and let syrup steep, about 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Strain syrup into a sterilized glass jar. Cover and refrigerate until completely chilled, at least 20 minutes.
  3. 3 Drop sorbet into the bottom of a champagne flute. Pour 1 fluid ounce rosemary syrup and gin on top. Pour in Prosecco very slowly so that it does not overflow. Garnish with 1 cranberry and sprig of rosemary.

By Julie Hubert

Homemade Cranberry Liqueur

Homemade Cranberry Liqueur

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
4335 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pulse cranberries in a food processor just until roughly chopped; transfer to a clean glass container. Add vodka, simple syrup, lemon peel, orange peel, cinnamon stick, and allspice to cranberries; stir until well mixed. Seal container with a lid and store in a cool dark area, 3 to 5 days, stirring several times a day. Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a glass bottle and refrigerate.

By East Bay Adam

The Krank's Caribbean Mule

The Krank's Caribbean Mule

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine chopped cranberries, water, and sugar in a saucepan over very low heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until the cranberries have completely softened, about 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve, gently pressing the pulp to extract their liquid. Let the syrup cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes. Cover and put in the refrigerator before use, 20 to 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Pour 1 tablespoon cooled cranberry syrup and 1/2 ounce lime juice into two copper mugs or collins glasses. Add ice. Pour in equal amounts of ginger beer and vodka to each. Stir with a cocktail stirrer. Garnish with a lime wheel, rosemary sprig, and cranberries. Serve immediately.

By Buckwheat Queen

Cranberry Sangria

Cranberry Sangria

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
1465 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the sugar, tea bags, lemon slices, cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and water into a saucepan, and stir until the sugar has dissolved. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let mixture cool. Strain out and discard the spices, lemon, and tea bags.
  2. 2 Pour the white wine into a large jar or covered container, and mix with the tea mixture. Stir in apples and cranberries; mix in the apple brandy. Chill in refrigerator 24 to 48 hours. Serve cold.

By Cathy K

Holiday Mule Mocktail

Holiday Mule Mocktail

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine vinegar, water, and sugar in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add cranberries, cardamom pods, allspice berries, and cinnamon stick; bring to a boil. Stir and cover until cranberries begin to pop, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir again, being careful that cranberries do not burn you as they pop. Reduce heat and simmer until sugar has dissolved and cranberries have released their juice, about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Remove from heat and allow to steep for 15 minutes. Strain into a container, seal, and refrigerate. Discard pulp.
  3. 3 Fill 2 highball glasses halfway with ice. Add 1 fluid ounce cranberry shrub, 4 fluid ounces ginger beer, and 1 fluid ounce club soda to each glass. Stir well.

By Buckwheat Queen

Dried Bloody Scabs (Halloween Craisin Appetizer)

Dried Bloody Scabs (Halloween Craisin Appetizer)

4.8

Ingredients

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Flatten cranberries between fingers and spread them onto a sheet of waxed paper to dry until they start to curl slightly, about 1 hour.
  2. 2 Put cranberries into a bowl labeled 'Dried Bloody Scabs' and watch the kids scoop them up by the handful!

By Deborah McCarthy

Cranberry Sauce II

Cranberry Sauce II

4.8

Prep
3 min
Cook
7 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a microwave safe bowl, mix together cranberries, sugar and water. Cover the mixture with wax paper and microwave on high power until the cranberries pop (about 7 minutes). Chill before serving.

By Sara

Becky's Mom's Cranberry Sauce

Becky's Mom's Cranberry Sauce

4.9

Prep
5 min
Cook
90 min
Total
95 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).
  2. 2 Stir together the cranberries, sugar, and liqueur in a baking dish.
  3. 3 Bake in preheated oven for 1 1/2 hours, stirring every 20 minutes. Store refrigerated in a tightly-covered container.

By Barbara Boyer

Cranberry Sauce with Bourbon

Cranberry Sauce with Bourbon

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
60 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Stir cranberries, sugar, and bourbon together in a baking dish.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven, stirring occasionally, until thick, about 1 hour.

By CULINARYJEN

Michelle's Famous Washed Cranberry Sauce

Michelle's Famous Washed Cranberry Sauce

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine the cranberries, water, white sugar, and brown sugar in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat; cook uncovered for 5 minutes. Spoon off any foam that forms. Serve hot or cold.

By Michelle Barr

Tangy Cranberry Sauce

Tangy Cranberry Sauce

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place cranberries and water in a medium saucepan. Over high heat, cook until the cranberries burst.
  2. 2 Lower heat to simmer. Stir in sugar. Continue cooking 15 minutes.
  3. 3 Allow mixture to cool. Stir in horseradish. Chill in the refrigerator until serving.

By Lorraine Friberg

Ginger Cranberry Sauce

Ginger Cranberry Sauce

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine cranberries, sugar, orange zest and juice in a large pot and heat over medium heat. Cook and stir occasionally until berries pop, about 20 minutes. Let cool until thickened.

By Leslie Lew

Pomegranate Cranberry Sauce/Relish

Pomegranate Cranberry Sauce/Relish

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place cranberries into a saucepan and pour in pomegranate juice. Cover and bring to a boil until cranberries begin to pop. Reduce heat to medium and stir sugar into cranberry mixture. Cook, mashing often with a spoon or potato masher, until cranberries have broken, about 5 minutes. Cover and reduce heat to low; simmer to fully dissolve sugar, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir walnuts into cranberry sauce before serving. Transfer into a serving dish and chill before serving.

By malimomma

Cranberry Raspberry Sauce

Cranberry Raspberry Sauce

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Put cranberries, raspberries, Merlot, and sugar in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Use a whisk to mash cranberries. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Serve hot or pour sauce into a container and refrigerate to serve cold.

By Ryan Downs

Cranberry Orange Relish with Orange Flavored Liqueur

Cranberry Orange Relish with Orange Flavored Liqueur

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
500 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a food processor, grinder, or blender, combine the cranberries, orange and sugar. Blend until evenly chopped.
  2. 2 Stir in the liqueur and refrigerate for several hours to allow flavors to blend.

By LaDonna

Cranberry Macadamia Nut Bark

Cranberry Macadamia Nut Bark

4.3

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Line one 10x15 inch cookie sheet with aluminum foil.
  2. 2 Place white confectioners' coating (almond bark) in a microwave safe bowl, and microwave on medium heat until melted. Stir in cranberries and nuts.
  3. 3 Spread mixture out on foil, cool, and break into 1 1/ 2 inch pieces. Store in air tight container.

By Cindy Carnes