Our roasted cranberries recipe is a simple, sophisticated side dish. It is perfect for your holiday table but easy enough for every day. Flavored with bourbon and orange, this recipe is paleo, gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan.
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Our recipe directions allow you to serve this as a cranberry sauce, a savory side dish, or as a cranberry dessert (but without all the sugar)!
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⏲️ How to Make Roasted Cranberries
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. Combine the whole cranberries, orange juice & zest, bourbon, honey, and spices into an ovenproof dish. Stir to combine. Bake for 45 minutes until cranberries are soft and the liquid is reduced by two-thirds.
Yep, that is it! How easy are these roasted cranberries? Good food does not have to be complicated to make. To serve we just add some additional orange zest and dig in.
(Side note: We recommend this Microplane tool for zesting citrus- durable and useful!).
As you know, I love a recipe that can be easily modified into something new. So what if you want to make these roasted cranberries into a sauce?
Why This Recipe Works
- Roasting cranberries brings out their tartness, rather than covering it up with extra sugar or jello.
- This recipe has less than 5 minutes of hands-on time.
- This recipe can be made in advance and reheated before serving.
Fresh Cranberries
Orange- Any variety will do.
Bourbon – If you are avoiding alcohol you can substitute water, apple juice, or additional orange juice for the bourbon.
Honey- Or substitute sugar for vegan. This recipe is VERY light on sugar. You can increase it but the purpose of roasting the cranberries is to bring out their tart flavor.
Spices- Cinnamon, nutmeg, and just a pinch of kosher salt.
Out of oranges and OJ? Check out our list of substitutes for orange juice.
How To Cook Cranberries
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How do you cook roasted cranberries?
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. Combine the whole cranberries, orange juice & zest, bourbon, honey, and spices into an ovenproof dish. Stir to combine. Bake for 45 minutes until cranberries are soft and the liquid is reduced by two-thirds. Yep, that is it! How easy are these roasted cranberries? Good food does not have to be complicated to make.
How long does it take to cook cranberries?
Roasting cranberries brings out their tartness, rather than covering it up with extra sugar or jello. This recipe has less than 5 minutes of hands-on time. This recipe can be made in advance and reheated before serving. Orange- Any variety will due.
How do you cook cranberries in a ramekin?
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Combine the whole cranberries, orange juice & zest, bourbon, ½ cup of honey (warmed), and spices in a bowl. Stir to combine. Divide the mixture into four ramekins. Bake for 35-45 minutes until cranberries are soft and the liquid is reduced by two-thirds.
How do you cook cranberries in a crock pot?
Combine the cranberries, apple, and zest in a 9 x 13 baking dish. Toss with the oil and sugar. Add a pinch of salt. Roast 30 minutes or until the cranberries are soft and the juices are thickened. If adding the pecans, toss them over the casserole after 20 minutes of roasting. Makes 8 servings.