Mrs Hoggle's Stuffed Cranberry Sauce

Elevate your holiday table with Mrs. Hoggle's Stuffed Cranberry Sauce, a dazzling twist on a classic side dish that combines tart, juicy cranberries with a sweet and spiced fruit-and-nut filling. Fresh cranberries are simmered with orange juice, zest, and a touch of cinnamon, creating a vibrant sauce that’s layered with a delightful stuffing of honeyed pecans, dried cranberries, and apricots. The result is a visually stunning dish bursting with contrasting textures and flavors—tangy, sweet, nutty, and citrusy. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a quick simmer on the stovetop, this make-ahead cranberry sauce is perfect for adding flavor and elegance to holiday feasts. Serve it as a chilled side dish or a unique topping for roasted meats, and watch it become a new seasonal favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 12 ounces fresh cranberries
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup water
• 0.25 cup orange juice
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• 0.5 cup chopped pecans
• 0.33 cup dried cranberries
• 0.33 cup chopped dried apricots
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons honey

Directions

Step 1

Rinse and drain the fresh cranberries. Discard any soft or damaged berries.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, combine the water, orange juice, sugar, and orange zest. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is fully dissolved.

Step 3

Add the cranberries to the saucepan and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the cranberries have burst and the mixture thickens. Stir occasionally to avoid sticking.

Step 4

While the cranberry sauce is simmering, prepare the stuffing by combining the chopped pecans, dried cranberries, dried apricots, ground cinnamon, and honey in a mixing bowl. Stir until evenly combined.

Step 5

Once the cranberry sauce has thickened and cooled slightly, transfer half of it to a shallow serving dish and spread it evenly.

Step 6

Spread the prepared stuffing mixture on top of the cranberry layer, creating an even layer.

Step 7

Carefully spoon the remaining cranberry sauce over the stuffing mixture, ensuring the stuffing is fully covered.

Step 8

Allow the stuffed cranberry sauce to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.

Step 9

Serve chilled as a flavorful side dish or condiment for roasted meats or holiday feasts.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(946.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1789.8

Total Fat 41.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 33.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 370.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.1g	0%
Total Sugars 322.9g
Protein 9.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 136.4mg	0%
Iron 4.3mg	0%
Potassium 1291.3mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 19.9%

Protein: 2.0%

Carbs: 78.1%