Christmas sauce recipes (2024)

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  • Sloe gin cranberry sauce

    A star rating of 4.9 out of 5.6 ratings

    No festive meal is complete without cranberry sauce. Try this version, which includes sloe gin for a modern twist on the classic Christmas relish

    • 10 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
  • A star rating of 5 out of 5.2 ratings

    Take the stress out of Christmas dinner by making this bread sauce ahead. It's topped with flaked almonds and caramelised shallots for a boost of flavour

    • 1 hr 15 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • Dill sauce

    A star rating of 4 out of 5.1 rating

    Serve this dill sauce with fish or meat. It's made using a roux base infused with the strong flavours of mustard and dill

    • 35 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • A star rating of 5 out of 5.1 rating

    Make this rich turkey and chestnut gravy to accompany your Christmas dinner. If you use goose fat or butter, it can be made ahead, chilled and frozen

    • 40 mins
    • Easy
  • Croissant bread sauce

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.2 ratings

    Don’t waste stale croissants from Christmas morning – use them to make a rich bread sauce. For total indulgence, finish with a knob of butter to melt over the top

    • 40 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • Cornish spiced apple compote

    A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings

    Try this gorgeous spiced twist on apple sauce to serve alongside your turkey at Christmas. It also works wonderfully with festive ham on Boxing Day

    • 30 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
  • A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings

    Make some homemade bread sauce with the added flavours of sage and onion to accompany your festive turkey. It's a perfect condiment at Christmas

    • 1 hr
    • Easy
  • A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings

    Make some homemade cranberry sauce for Christmas dinner, with warming ginger flavours. You could make it ahead as it will freeze for up to a month

    • 20 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
  • Boozy cranberry sauce

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.2 ratings

    Indulge in this boozy version of cranberry sauce at Christmas. The special ingredient is kirsch, though you could skip it and add extra cherry juice

    • 20 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
  • A star rating of 5 out of 5.4 ratings

    Add some spice to your Christmas dinner with this cross between a chutney, chilli jam and cranberry sauce. The amount of chilli you use will determine how hot the jam is

    • 1 hr 20 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
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    A star rating of 5 out of 5.2 ratings

    Make this gravy for a Sunday roast or traditional Christmas dinner. Rather than buying chicken or beef specially, freeze leftover scraps and use those

    • 1 hr 38 mins
    • Easy
  • Extra creamy bread sauce

    A star rating of 3.8 out of 5.5 ratings

    Go for a stale baguette or sourdough over a sliced white loaf to make this creamy bread sauce. It makes an ideal accompaniment at Christmas or a Sunday lunch

    • 35 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • Sticky Port gravy

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.17 ratings

    This full-flavoured, festive gravy can be made in advance - our secret ingredients of soy sauce and dried mushrooms add a deep hit of 'umami', or savouriness, to complement a roast

    • 1 hr 55 mins
    • Easy
  • Bread sauce

    A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.61 ratings

    Our traditional bread sauce recipe is the perfect creamy accompaniment to your roast dinner. This easy bread sauce is sure to be a Christmas favourite

    • 35 mins
    • Easy
  • A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.7 ratings

    Make this spiced cranberry sauce up to four days ahead for a stress-free Christmas. It's delicious spooned over turkey or ham

    • 25 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten-free
  • Buttered toast bread sauce

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.7 ratings

    Reinvent the traditional bread sauce by toasting your bread until golden, then add double cream, nutmeg and cloves - we guarantee this will be your new festive favourite

    • 40 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • Persian cranberry sauce

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.3 ratings

    Middle Eastern flavours of pomegranate molasses and orange zest bring a new dimension to traditional cranberry sauce, with a thick and chunky texture

    • 15 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten-free
  • Make-ahead madeira gravy

    A star rating of 4.9 out of 5.12 ratings

    Serve this vegetarian gravy as is, or use it as a base for a turkey gravy. If you don’t have any madeira, swap it out for the same quantity of dry sherry

    • 50 mins
    • Easy
  • Easy gravy

    A star rating of 3.8 out of 5.11 ratings

    Take the stress out of roast dinner prep with our easy five-ingredient gravy. Prep it on the day or make ahead and keep in the freezer until needed

    • 30 mins
    • Easy
  • Wild mushroom sauce

    A star rating of 4.9 out of 5.6 ratings

    Enjoy this wild mushroom sauce with a dish such as Tom Kerridge's pork and chestnut wellington. Its boozy creaminess is like a big, warming hug

    • 20 mins
    • Easy
  • Sourdough bread sauce

    A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings

    Try a sourdough twist on classic bread sauce. Serve with your Sunday roast or to impress friends and family at Christmas. Can be made up to two days ahead

    • 30 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • Really simple cranberry sauce

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.67 ratings

    Making your own cranberry sauce is really easy, and you can do it a few days in advance. Plus, this one calls for only three ingredients

    • 15 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten-free
  • Gingerbread syrup

    A star rating of 3.9 out of 5.15 ratings

    This simple syrup makes a lovely homemade gift and adds a festive flavour to drinks and desserts - stir into hot chocolate, warm apple juice or Prosecco, or drizzle over ice cream

    • 10 mins
    • Easy
    • Gluten-free
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