Slow Cooker Cranberry Surprise
Cranberry sauce is great, especially when paired with Thanksgiving turkey, but why not change things up a bit this year and make this delicious Slow Cooker Cranberry Surprise? With raisins and pieces of orange added to the mix, this cranberry relish recipe really soars. What's even better is that you don't have to spend extra time in the kitchen making this recipe for Thanksgiving. Instead, just let the flavors meld together in your slow cooker all day while you spend time with your family. Enjoy!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
5 Reasons to Make Slow Cooker Cranberry Surprise:
1. Time-Saving: With this easy slow cooker recipe, you can simply toss all the ingredients in the pot in the morning and let it cook all day. This means you can focus on preparing other dishes or spending quality time with loved ones instead of constantly tending to the cranberry sauce on the stovetop.
2. Unique Flavor Combination: The addition of raisins and pieces of orange in this cranberry relish recipe adds a delicious twist to the classic cranberry sauce. The sweet and tangy flavors complement each other perfectly and will surely impress your guests at Thanksgiving dinner.
3. Hands-Off Cooking: Once you set up the slow cooker, you can pretty much forget about it until it's time to serve the cranberry surprise. No need to worry about constantly stirring or monitoring the sauce – the slow cooker does all the work for you.
4. Make-Ahead Option: This recipe can easily be made a day or two in advance and stored in the refrigerator until you're ready to serve it. This makes it a great option for busy holidays when you want to get as much prep done ahead of time as possible.
5. Versatile: While this Slow Cooker Cranberry Surprise is a perfect accompaniment to Thanksgiving turkey, it can also be used in a variety of other ways. Serve it alongside ham, roast chicken, or even spread it on sandwiches or toast for a tasty treat. The possibilities are endless!
Cooking Time7 hr
Cooking MethodSlow Cooker
Ingredients
- 2 12-ounce packages fresh cranberries
- 3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cup zinfandel wine
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 teaspoon orange peel, grated
- 2 oranges, cut into 3/4 inch pieces
- 3/4 cup raisins (or dried currants)
Instructions
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Mix the cranberries, sugar, wine, cinnamon stick, orange peel and orange segments in a slow cooker.
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Cover and cook on high until at least half of the cranberries pop, approximately 5 to 7 hours.
- Remove the cinnamon stick and stir in the raisins (or currants).