Quick Holiday Cranberry Biscuits Recipes

HOLIDAY CRANBERRY JAM

This cranberry jam is one I make at Christmas for family and friends. I especially like serving it for brunch, along with muffins or toast and fruit. -Sandee Berg, Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 5 half-pints.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Holiday Cranberry Jam image

Steps:

In a food processor, coarsely process cranberries and orange sections. Place in a Dutch oven with strawberries and sugar. Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Boil for 1 minute. , Remove from the heat and stir in the pectin. Skim off the foam. Carefully ladle into hot half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles; wipe rims and adjust lids. Process for 10 minutes in a boiling-water canner.

Nutrition Facts :

Ingredients

2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
1 medium orange, peeled and broken into sections
1 carton (16 ounces) frozen sliced strawberries, thawed
3 cups sugar
1 pouch (3 ounces) liquid fruit pectin

GLAZED CRANBERRY BISCUITS

My family likes biscuits for breakfast. One Sunday, I decided to make those golden goodies extra special by adding white chips, dried cranberries and a simple orange glaze. -Lori Daniels, Beverly, West Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield about 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Glazed Cranberry Biscuits image

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Cut in shortening and butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk and orange juice just until moistened. Stir in cranberries and baking chips. , Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead gently 8-10 times. Pat or roll out to 3/4-in. thickness; cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter., Place 2 in. apart on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 12-16 minutes or until lightly browned. In a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, orange juice and extract; drizzle over biscuits. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 206mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup shortening
1/4 cup cold butter
3/4 cup 2% milk
1/4 cup orange juice
1 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup white baking chips
DRIZZLE:
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons orange juice
1/4 teaspoon orange extract

DRIED CRANBERRY BISCUITS

Here's a recipe for some nice winter holiday biscuits (or for any time of year, actually) -- It comes from the 2004 cookbook, The Joy of Cranberries: The Tangy Red Treat, that I received from a special partner in my 1st cookbook swap here on Zaar!

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories Breads

Time 25m

Yield 12 biscuits, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Dried Cranberry Biscuits image

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F,& coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
Mix flour & baking powder, then stir in corn oil, mixing until coarse crumbs form.
Stir in milk to form a soft dough, then stir in cranberries.
With floured hands, form dough into a ball, then press dough onto prepared baking sheet before evenly pressing it into a 6"x6" square.
Cut dough into 12 biscuits, BUT DO NOT SEPARATE THEM.
Mix sugar with cinnamon & sprinkle over the cut dough.
Bake 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned.
Great served with a flavored butter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.6, Fat 9.9, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 2.1, Sodium 98.8, Carbohydrate 21.1, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 3.8, Protein 2.7

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 cup corn oil
3/4 cup milk
1/4 cup dried sweetened cranberries
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon