Festive Christmas Cranberry Roll Ups
Festive Christmas Cranberry Roll Ups bring 3 delicious flavors to brighten your holiday treats and delight your guests with every bite
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 roll ups
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries (if frozen, thaw and drain well)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon orange zest (finely grated)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (for thickening)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 package of puff pastry sheets (usually comes as two sheets; thawed but cold)
- 1 large egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting after baking)
Instructions
- Prepare the cranberry filling: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the cranberries, sugar, orange zest, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Stir occasionally until the cranberries start to pop, about 5–7 minutes.
- Thicken the filling: Mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water to make a slurry. Stir this into the cranberry mixture and cook for another 2 minutes until filling thickens. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the puff pastry: Unfold one sheet of puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Cut into rectangles roughly 4×6 inches each. Save the second sheet for the tops.
- Assemble the roll ups: Spoon 2 tablespoons of cranberry filling onto the center of each rectangle. Brush the edges with beaten egg. Place another puff pastry rectangle on top, pressing edges firmly with a fork to seal.
- Brush with egg wash: Lightly brush the tops of each roll up with the beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake: Arrange the roll ups spaced apart on the baking sheet. Bake for 18–20 minutes or until puffed and golden brown. Keep an eye near the end to avoid over-browning.
- Cool and garnish: Let them cool on a wire rack for about 10 minutes. Dust with powdered sugar if you like, just before serving.