Oven Baked Whole Cranberry Caramel Sauce
Elevate your holiday table with this irresistible Oven Baked Whole Cranberry Caramel Sauce, a decadent twist on the classic cranberry side dish. Featuring tender, oven-roasted cranberries bathed in a rich homemade caramel sauce made with brown sugar, heavy cream, and a touch of vanilla, this recipe brings a perfect balance of tart and sweet to every bite. With minimal prep and an easy baking method, this crowd-pleasing sauce is as effortless as it is elegant. Perfect for serving warm or at room temperature, it's a versatile pairing for your roasted turkey, baked brie, or favorite desserts. Impress your guests with this unique cranberry caramel creation that’s sure to be the star of your feast!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Fresh cranberries
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Rinse and drain the cranberries, removing any that are soft or bruised.
In a medium oven-safe baking dish, combine the fresh cranberries and granulated sugar. Stir to coat the cranberries evenly with the sugar.
Cut the unsalted butter into small pieces and scatter them over the cranberries and sugar mixture.
Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes, stirring halfway through to ensure even cooking.
While the cranberries are baking, prepare the caramel sauce. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the brown sugar and heavy cream, stirring continuously until the sugar has fully dissolved.
Simmer the caramel sauce on low heat for 3–5 minutes, allowing it to thicken slightly. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
Once the cranberries have finished baking, remove the dish from the oven and pour the caramel sauce evenly over the warm cranberries. Stir gently to combine.
Allow the cranberry caramel sauce to cool slightly before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature as a topping for desserts or a sweet side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2014 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 88.4 g | 113% | |
| Saturated Fat | 52.0 g | 260% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 244 mg | 81% | |
| Sodium | 665 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 313.1 g | 114% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.2 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 285.5 g | ||
| Protein | 1.8 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 100 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 390 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
