Christmas Cranberry Casserole Recipes

CHRISTMAS CRANBERRIES

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, orange juice and bourbon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until berries pop and mixture has thickened, 18-22 minutes., Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla and orange zest. Ladle hot mixture into 4 hot half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight., Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 15 minutes. Remove jars and cool.

BEST CHRISTMAS CRANBERRY TORTE

Steps:

• Combine graham cracker crumbs, pecans, sugar, and butter in a mixing bowl for crust. Press into the bottom and up the sides of an 8-inch springform pan. Chill.
• Meanwhile, combine cranberries and sugar for filling in a large mixing bowl. Let stand for 5 minutes. Add egg whites, orange juice, vanilla extract, and salt. Beat using an electric mixer on low speed until frothy. Beat on high until stiff peaks form (when the tips stand straight), 6 to 8 minutes.
• Whip cream in a small mixing bowl until soft peaks (or until the tips curl over); fold into cranberry mixture. Turn into crust and freeze until firm, 8 hours to overnight.
• Stir sugar and cornstarch for glaze together in a saucepan. Stir in cranberries and water. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until bubbly, about 5 minutes. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, just until cranberry skins pop, about 5 minutes. Let cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes; do not chill.
• Remove torte from the pan. Place on a serving plate. Spoon cranberry glaze in the center; place orange slices around the outside.

CRANBERRY CHRISTMAS CANES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt and lemon zest; cut in butter until crumbly. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add milk and eggs. Stir into flour mixture until blended. Cover and refrigerate overnight., In a saucepan, combine the filling ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stir 5 minutes longer; cool., Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Roll one portion into an 18x15-in. rectangle. Spread filling to within 1/2 in. of edges. Fold one short side to center over filling; repeat with other side, making a 15x6-in. rectangle. Pinch seam to seal. Cut into 15 slices. Twist each slice and form a cane shape. , Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Repeat with remaining dough and filling. Cover and let rise is a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes. , Bake at 400° for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks. Meanwhile combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over warm rolls.

CHRISTMAS CRANBERRY SALAD

Steps:

• Mix together the cranberries and sugar; cover and refrigerate overnight.
• The next day, combine the cranberry mixture with the pineapple, marshmallows, pecans and whipped cream. Mix well.
• Pour into a 3 quart dish, cover and refrigerate or freeze until ready to serve.

CRANBERRY CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Spray a 2-quart casserole with cooking spray. Chop the apples (unpeeled). Put apples, cranberries and sugar in the casserole and combine.
• In a medium bowl combine oats, brown sugar, flour, pecans and margarine.
• Top fruit mixture with oat mixture.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour, until bubbly and light brown.
• Great warm as a side dish or as dessert with vanilla ice cream!

CRANBERRY CORNBREAD CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Place cranberries in a small bowl; cover with boiling water. Let stand for 5 minutes; drain and set aside., In a small bowl, combine the muffin mix, onion powder and sage. In another bowl, whisk the egg, corn and butter; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in the pecans, orange zest and cranberries., Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake uncovered at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until set. Freeze option: Cool baked cornbread in pan; cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Reheat cornbread 10-12 minutes or until heated through.

CHRISTMAS CRANBERRY CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Blend cranberries, apples, lemon juice and sugar together in a bowl. Pour into a greased 8 x 8 inch baking dish. Combine oatmeal, walnuts, brown sugar and butter. Evenly spread oatmeal mixture over cranberry mixture. Bake uncovered 45-60 minutes. If top starts to get too dark, cover with foil. Serve immediately.