Often asked: What To Do With Jellied Cranberry Sauce?

How do you use canned jellied cranberry sauce?

The traditional way to serve canned cranberry sauce is to slice the cylinder into rounds and arrange them on a platter. Go a step further by adding a garnish like sugared rosemary or candied ginger. Or, cook the canned sauce with orange juice and zest for a citrusy take on a holiday standby.

What can you add to canned cranberry sauce?

Stir-in one (or more) of the following add-ins to one can of whole or jellied cranberry sauce:

1. 2 Tbsp. of orange juice plus 1 tsp. of finely grated orange peel.
2. ½ can of mandarin oranges.
3. ½ cup pineapple.
4. ½ tsp. cinnamon.
5. ½ cup chopped dried apricots.
6. ½ cup toasted pecans.
7. 2 Tbsp. Zinfandel Wine.

What can be made from cranberry sauce?

Recipes That Use Leftover Cranberry Sauce:

1. Cranberry Oatmeal Bars.
2. Cranberry Sauce Muffins.
3. Brie, Pear, and Cranberry Pizza Bread.
4. Cranberry Meatballs.
5. Cranberry-Basil Baked Brie.
6. Cranberry Horseradish Pan-Fried Steak.
7. Cranberry Sauce Smoothie.

Can you melt jellied cranberry sauce and remold it?

Jellied cranberry sauce can be remolded. But you can take the whole can of jellied sauce and make it into something far more interesting looking than a cylinder. With a few simple additional ingredients and a small amount of work, you can remold the jelly into an attractive looking side dish for your turkey dinner.

Why are cans of cranberry sauce upside down?

Have you ever noticed that a can of cranberry sauce is upside down? The rounded edge is at the top, and the sharp, can-like edge is at the bottom. “The rounded end of the can is filled with an air bubble vacuum, which makes it easier to get the sauce out,” he explained.

Do you serve cranberry sauce hot or cold?

The cranberry sauce can be served chilled or at room temperature, and it will keep in the fridge for several days. Enjoy! And have a glorious Thanksgiving feast!

Is canned cranberry sauce bad for you?

Cranberry sauce is naturally low in fat and has no saturated or trans fats, both of which have been linked to heart problems and high cholesterol. A word of caution: Canned cranberry sauce can have added calories, so check the label and control your portion sizes.

Can you melt canned cranberry sauce?

Cranberry sauce can be melted down and used as a glaze. Cranberry sauce can be blended with other ingredients to make completely different sauces and glazes. All you need to do to incorporate with something else is melt it first.

Can you heat up canned cranberry sauce?

Heat over medium heat until sauce just comes to a boil. Turn down to low and let simmer for about 10 minutes. Allow to cool, then place in the fridge until thoroughly chilled.

What do you eat cranberry sauce with on Thanksgiving?

Cranberry sauce can be used with a variety of meats, including turkey, pork, chicken, and ham. Cranberry sauce is often eaten in conjunction with turkey for Christmas in the United Kingdom and Canada or Thanksgiving in the United States and Canada, and it is only rarely eaten or served in other contexts there.

How long does cranberry sauce last?

Properly stored, homemade cranberry sauce will keep in the refrigerator for 10 to 14 days. If you’d like to keep it for longer than that, pour the sauce into covered airtight containers or freezer-safe bags and freeze.

What to do with lots of cranberries?

9 Ways to Use Fresh Cranberries That Aren’t Cranberry Sauce

1. Ina Garten’s Easy Apple and Cranberry Cake. Any time you see Ina’s name followed by the word “easy,” you know the recipe is a keeper.
2. Cranberry Custard Pie.
3. Cranberry-Pear Crisp.
4. Bourbon Cranberry Cocktail.

How do you make cranberry sauce into juice?

Jellied cranberry sauce can also be turned into homemade cranberry juice with the addition of sugar and water. Open the cans of cranberry sauce and blend them together with three quarts of water. Use the immersion blender, or by blend a small amount of cranberry jelly and water together in the regular blender.