Holidays, gatherings and celebrations can be the best time to try new, easy, stressfree recipes. Drink and punch recipes are especially easy to throw together (even last-minute) right before the festivities begin. This way, the drinks are chilled, and the food is hot and ready.
No matter if it’s a big crowd or a night alone with a special someone, this Cranberry Raspberry Vanilla Punch is sure to be the star of the celebration with its powerful berry flavor.
The end result is tangy, tart, sweet and absolutely delicious all mixed up in one large bowl. With only five ingredients, it’s simple to make and even better to enjoy. Pairing perfectly with sweets or chocolates, this punch packs the flavor for nearly any event, gathering or small family dinner.
Start with 8 cups of cranberry-raspberry juice then add cranberry ginger ale to the mix. Next, add just a dash of vanilla for a bit of extra flavor. Stir and scoop raspberry sorbet on top for a hint of smooth sweetness.
The frozen sweetness of the sorbet combined with the bubbly ginger ale and the natural flavors of the berries give you a taste that is truly unique and special.
Add some frozen cranberries on top for garnish and another pop of that deep, red color.
Set your punch bowl on the table next to a gorgeous bouquet of flowers and it’s guaranteed the punch bowl will not be full for long.
Throughout the night, while conversations are happening, sip a few drops of your beverage. You’re reminded instantly why you’re celebrating. You gather, no matter the celebration, for good times with lots of laughs and even better food and drink.
- Cranberry Raspberry Vanilla Punch
Servings: 6-12
- 8 Cups Cranberry-Raspberry Juice
- 8 1/2 Cups Cranberry Ginger Ale
- 1 Tablespoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 Pint Raspberry Sorbet
- Frozen Cranberries, For Garnish
In large punch bowl, add juice, ginger ale and vanilla extract. Stir until combined.
Add frozen cranberries and scoops of frozen sorbet.
Stir slightly then serve immediately.
- A Home-Cooked Cobbler
During the season for outdoor parties, reunions, picnics and delicious desserts, try bringing a new dish to the table with a recipe like this Apple-Cranberry Cobbler.
- Apple-Cranberry Cobbler
- Nonstick Cooking Spray
- 5 Apples, Peeled, Cored and Cut into 1/2-Inch Thick Slices
- 1 1/2 Cups Fresh Or Frozen Cranberries
- 2 Teaspoons Lemon Juice
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 Cup Granulated Sugar
- 2 Tablespoons Cornstarch
- 1/2 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1 Container (10.2 Ounces) Refrigerated Home-Style Biscuits, Quartered
- 2 Tablespoons Butter, Melted
- 2 Tablespoons Sparkling Sugar
Heat oven to 375 °F.
Prepare pie pan with nonstick cooking spray.
In large bowl, mix apple slices, cranberries, lemon juice and vanilla extract.
In small bowl, whisk sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon. Stir into fruit mixture.
Spoon mixture into prepared pan. Cover with foil. Bake on cookie sheet 40-45
minutes. Remove from oven.
Toss biscuits in melted butter. Distribute cut biscuits over fruit.
Sprinkle biscuits with sparkling sugar. Return to oven and bake 18-20 minutes.
Remove from oven.
Let cool 15 minutes before serving.
Recipe courtesy of Wilton