When the holiday feast is over, and you find yourself with a surplus of cranberry sauce, don’t let it go to waste! Get creative in the kitchen with these delicious leftover cranberry sauce recipes that will keep you cozy and satisfied through the season. From sweet treats to savory delights, these 15 recipes will provide you with exciting ways to use up that extra cranberry sauce.
Title: Leftover Cranberry Sauce Muffins
Ingredients:
– 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
– 1/2 cup granulated sugar
– 1 tablespoon baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1 cup milk
– 1/4 cup vegetable oil
– 1 large egg
– 1 cup leftover cranberry sauce
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– Turbinado sugar for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease the cups with non-stick spray.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, combine the milk, vegetable oil, egg, cranberry sauce, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy.
5. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling them about 3/4 full.
6. If desired, sprinkle the tops of the muffins with turbinado sugar for a crunchy topping.
7. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
8. Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
These gentle, moist muffins are a wonderful way to repurpose your leftover cranberry sauce into a delightful breakfast or snack option. The cranberry sauce adds a burst of fruitiness to each bite, making these muffins especially appealing during the colder months. Enjoy them fresh from the oven with a hot cup of tea or coffee for a cozy treat that is sure to brighten your day.
