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I love leftovers. They give me an infinite array of possibilities I don't normally have. It's all fun, but my favorite leftover to work with is cranberry sauce. It can go into bars, turnovers, scones, farro dishes, or become a sauce for pork. Last year I used it for a glaze with maple syrup on roasted butternut squash.
This year I made a country cake called a buckle. Buckles are traditionally made with blueberries, but it seemed to me to be the perfect way to use up cranberry sauce. I added ground cloves and ginger to the batter so it's a spiced buckle, perfect for fall.
This was baked at high altitude, at about 7000 feet, so if you're making this at sea level, here are some tips:
- Add 1 ยฝ tablespoons flour and 1 teaspoon baking powder to the dry ingredients.
- Subtract ยผ cup of the yogurt.
- Bake at 350˚F instead of 375˚F.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes.
This comes out as a moist, slightly spiced cake with a middle and top layer of cranberry sauce, and can be made the day ahead, and just warmed slightly before serving.
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Spiced Cranberry Buckle
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- 8.2 ounces all-purpose flour assume 5 ยฝ ounces = 1 cup of flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon ginger
- 1 stick unsalted butter at room temperature
- ¾ cup sugar
- grated zest from 1 medium navel orange
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ยพ cup yogurt
- ¾ cup leftover cranberry sauce
- 1 tablespoon turbanado sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375˚F.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and spices in a medium bowl.
- Cream the butter, sugar, and orange zest using a standing mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, about 5 - 6 minutes. Add one egg at a time, fully incorporating the first egg before adding the second.
- Add the vanilla extract and beat for another minute.
- Fold one-third of the spiced flour into the batter and โ of the yogurt. Once it's mostly incorporated, repeat with the next one-third, and then the final one-third. Mix only until all the flour and yogurt are mixed into the batter. It will be a pretty thick batter.
- Spread half of the batter in a loaf pan and spread ยฝ cup of the cranberry sauce on top. Spread the remaining batter on top of the cranberry sauce, and finish with the remaining ยผ cup of cranberry sauce. Sprinkle the turbinado sugar over the top.
- Bake for 75 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the middle comes out clean.
- Cool slightly before serving with some vanilla ice cream.
Linda | Brunch with Joy
I've never tried buckle before but it sounds interesting. And I'm with you...I love leftovers ๐
Liz
I love a blueberry buckle, so I'm certain I'd adore your delicious twist!
cheri
Hi Susan, love buckles, so I know I would just adore this! You must be in Tahoe. Happy Holidays to you and your husband!
Suzanne
Great way to use leftover cranberry sauce Susan. This is a must try, I think it will taste great, I always make too much and need ways to use it.
Family Foodie
This looks absolutely amazing... so perfect for this time of year!
Constance Smith
Now THIS is a beautiful dessert! Perfect for this time of year!
Lauren @ Healthy Delicious
I haven't had a buckle in years. This cranberry one look amazing and I love the sound of those warm spices in it. Great recipe!
MealDiva
What a yummy way to use up leftover cranberry sauce!
Tara
What a gorgeous looking buckle. I have never made anything like this before. I love that it has cranberries in it. Great recipe!!
Shaina
Looks gorgeous!! This is new to me, but definitely something I'd love to try.
Oui, Chef
Freakin' brilliant! Such a great way to use up cranberry sauce.
Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips
This sounds just heavenly!!
Courtney @ Neighborfood
This is so incredibly beautiful. It would be such a fabulous weekend dessert (or breakfast!)
Choc Chip Uru
This buckle looks delicious, the cranberry sauce would be finger licking good ๐
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Cindys Recipes and Writings
I love the cranberry switch in here!
Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen
That is one gorgeous loaf Susan!!
Nichole
Oh, how I want this!
Ala
I'll be leaving room for this dessert, for sure! I love fruit buckles--happy holidays, gal!
Amy Kim (@kimchi_mom)
I love all your fruity buckles! This is a great way to use cranberry sauce!
Hope you have a great Thanksgiving!
Judy Charlotte
Thanks to this I'll now try buckles. Looks yummy.
Sarah
Lovely! Adore my cranberries for sure
Julie @ Texan New Yorker
Do not leave me alone with the pan. Just don't. I love cranberries and this looks fabulous!