Christmas sauce recipes (2024)

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  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 5.2 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
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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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Horseradish sauce

    A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings

    What can beat the fresh fieriness of homemade horseradish sauce? It's traditionally served with beef, but also works well with beetroot and smoked fish

    • 10 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
  • 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
  • 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 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Really simple cranberry sauce

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.66 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
  • 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
  • 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
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