Cranberry Christmas Canes Recipes

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.

FESTIVE HOLIDAY CRANBERRY RELISH

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.

CRANBERRY CANES

Steps:

• In a saucepan, combine all filling ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Cool. , For dough, dissolve yeast in water; set aside. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add yeast mixture, milk and eggs; stir to form a soft dough. Place in a greased bowl; cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate at least two hours. , Divide dough in half. On a well-floured surface, roll each half into an 18x15-in. rectangle. Spoon filling down the center of each rectangle widthwise. Fold into thirds so that the finished rectangles are 15x6 in. Cut each into 15 strips. Twist strips and shape into candy canes. Place on greased baking sheets. , Bake at 375° for 15-18 minutes or until golden. Frost with confectioners' sugar icing if desired.

CANDY CANE COCKTAIL

Steps:

• Place crushed candy canes on a small plate or saucer. Wet the outside rim of a chilled martini glass with water. Holding the glass by the stem, rotate the rim to coat with candy.
• In a cocktail shaker, combine vodka, creme de menthe, cranberry juice, and ice; shake until well combined. Strain into prepared glass; serve immediately.

CRANBERRY CHRISTMAS CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• Mix together dry ingredients.
• Add milk and melted butter, stir, this will be lumpy and thick.
• Mix in Cranberries.
• Pour in greased 8x8 pan.
• Bake for 45-50 minutes.
• Double this recipe and use a 9x13 pan.
• Serve with Butter Sauce.
• Bring 1 cup brown sugar, 3/4 cup whipping cream and 1/2 cup butter to a boil in a sauce pan.
• Boil for 10 minutes, stirring continuously.