Cranberry Orange Fudge Recipes

CRANBERRY ORANGE FUDGE

Steps:

• Prepare an 8"x8" baking pan by lining it with foil, leaving some hanging over the edge. Set aside.
• Place white chocolate chips in a heat proof bowl and set aside. Place container of frosting in the microwave, heat for 20 to 30 seconds until it is hot and completely melted. Once the frosting is melted pour over the chocolate and let the heat from the frosting melt the chocolate. Stir until all chocolate is melted and smooth, then blend in orange extract, orange coloring, & cranberries.
• Pour into foil lined pan and sprinkle. Place in the refrigerator to set up then cut into one inch squares.
• Enjoy! Makes 64 one inch pieces of fudge.

CRANBERRY ORANGE WHITE CHOCOLATE FUDGE

Steps:

• Grease an 8" square pan.
• In a medium saucepan, combine butter, milk, sugar and salt.
• Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly for 5 minutes.
• Remove from heat.
• Stir in marshmallows, chocolate chips, craisins, nuts, vanilla and orange zest.
• Stir quickly for 1 minute until marshmallows melt and blend.
• Pour into pan, cool, and cut into squares.

CRANBERRY-ORANGE FUDGE

Steps:

• combine cranberries and orange juice in a small microwave-safe bowl.
• cover and microwave on high 2 minutes, stirring after 1 minute.
• allow to stand covered 10 minutes.
• coarsely chop cranberries.
• line and 8" square baking pan with greased foil that extends over on two sides.
• butter sides of a heavy large saucepan.
• combine sugar, whipping cream and corn syrup.
• stirring constantly, cook over medium-low heat until sugar dissolves.
• using a pastry brush dipped in hot water, wash down any sugar crystals on the sides of the pan.
• attach a candy thermometer to pan, make sure it does not touch the bottom of the pan.
• increase heat to medium and bring mixture to a boil.
• cook, without stirring, until mixture reaches soft ball stage (234-240 degrees).
• test 1/2 tsp mixture in ice water (mixture will form a ball in the water but will flatten in your hand).
• place pan in 2" of cold water in the sink.
• add butter and vanilla; do not stir.
• cool to approximately 110 degrees.
• remove from sink.
• using medium speed of and electric mixer, beat until fudge thickens and begins to lose its gloss.
• stir in orange peel and cranberries.
• pour into prepared pan.
• cover and chill two hours.
• cut into 1" pieces.

CRANBERRY FUDGE

Steps:

• Line a 9-in. square pan with foil. Coat the foil with cooking spray; set aside., In a heavy saucepan, combine chocolate chips and corn syrup. Cook and stir over low heat until smooth. Remove from the heat. Stir in the confectioners' sugar, milk and vanilla. Beat with a wooden spoon until thickened and glossy, about 5 minutes. Stir in cranberries and walnuts. Spread into prepared pan; refrigerate until firm. , Using foil, lift fudge out of pan; discard foil. Cut fudge into 1-in. squares. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

CRANBERRY-ORANGE SCONES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Combine flour, butter, white sugar, baking powder, salt, and orange zest in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until butter is pea-sized or smaller. Pour buttermilk and 1/2 of the orange juice in slowly, with the processor running, until dough is sticky and all flour is absorbed. Mix in dried cranberries until evenly distributed. Reserve remaining orange juice for the icing.
• Place dough on a lightly floured surface and gently roll to a thickness of about 1 inch. Cut dough into 12 triangles with a knife (or use a biscuit cutter for circles) and transfer to a baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 15 minutes.
• While the scones are baking, combine reserved orange juice and 1 cup powdered sugar for icing. Stir to desired consistency, adding more powdered sugar as needed.
• Remove scones from the oven and let sit for 5 minutes to cool. Transfer to a plate and drizzle with icing. Serve warm.

WHITE CHOCOLATE CRANBERRY FUDGE

Steps:

• Line an 8-in. square pan with foil and grease the foil with 1 teaspoon butter; set aside. In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate and milk. Microwave, uncovered, at 30% power for 2-3 minutes or until chocolate is almost melted; stir until smooth. Stir in the almonds, cranberries and orange zest. Spread into prepared pan. , Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm. Using foil, lift fudge out of pan. Discard foil; cut fudge into 1-in. squares.