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    Home » Sauces

    Cranberry Aioli

    Posted: Nov 16, 2020 · Updated: Nov 6, 2021 by Tonje

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    If you're looking for a festive dip or sauce, this cranberry aioli is definitely right for you. Perfect to serve during the holiday season with sandwiches, turkey burgers and more!

    A bowl of cranberry aioli, with a spoonful of cranberry sauce on the side.
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    I love a good sauce recipe, and this cranberry aioli has been my go-to for holiday meals over the last few years. A traditional cranberry sauce can be fantastic, but sometimes you want a sauce that's a little more thick and creamy. That's where this dip comes in.

    This 4 ingredient recipe is made in 2 minutes, and without any heat. All you need is a few common ingredients you might already have in your pantry. It's also really easy to adapt to different dietary requirements and preferences.

    Ingredients

    For this recipe you only need 4 ingredients: mayonnaise, cranberry sauce, rosemary and salt. The rosemary and salt are optional but recommended seasonings, however you can omit them or substitute with your favorite seasoning.

    You might want to skip the salt if you're serving the aioli as a sweet sauce.

    Try making your own sauce with this easy Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce recipe.

    Mayonnaise, cranberry sauce, rosemary and salt on a table.

    Instructions

    The instructions could not be simpler: combine all the ingredients in a bowl! I like to combine the cranberry sauce and mayonnaise first, then adding the salt and rosemary to taste.

    Top tips

    Here is all of my best advice to help you succeed with the recipe:

    • Feel free to add the ingredients to taste. You might find that you prefer a little extra rosemary or more cranberry sauce than suggested. This recipe is so simple, it's easy to adapt to suit your preferences.
    • Make sure to use a good quality mayonnaise and cranberry sauce, as these flavors will be most noticeable.
    Creamy cranberry aioli in a bowl.

    Serving suggestions

    Aioli is typically enjoyed as a condiment, and the cranberry version is perfect to serve with any holiday meal, with your snacks, breakfast, lunch and dinner. Here are some of my favorite ways to enjoy it:

    • Sandwiches: think holiday style sandwiches with ham or turkey, stuffing, brie and cranberry aioli. Yum!
    • Burgers - especially turkey burgers.
    • Air Fryer Potato Wedges - These are great when dipped in cranberry aioli.
    • Air Fryer Drumsticks - Crispy drumsticks are amazing paired with creamy aioli.
    • Slow Cooker Pulled Gammon - You can pair your gammon with this aioli instead of using plain cranberry sauce.
    One portion of aioli with cranberry.

    Variations

    Here are some of my favorite variations of this dip:

    Vegan: Use vegan or egg free mayonnaise.

    Light / low calorie: You can absolutely use light mayonnaise for this recipe, or even substitute the mayonnaise for Greek yogurt for a really light cranberry dip recipe.

    Sugar free: Make sure to use sugar free cranberry sauce!

    Leftovers

    You can store leftover cranberry aioli in a sealed container in a refrigerator for up to 4 days. Make one batch and use it as a dip, sauce or condiments for several meals throughout the week.

    Aioli with cranberry sauce in a bowl.

    Frequently asked questions

    Can you mix cranberry sauce with aioli?

    Of course. If you combine cranberry sauce with aioli, you will get a garlic flavored cranberry mayo dip.

    Is aioli made with mayo?

    Yes, modern aioli is typically made with mayonnaise, usually with added garlic.

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    Recipe

    Cranberry Aioli.

    Cranberry Aioli

    If you’re looking for a festive dip or sauce, this cranberry aioli is definitely right for you. Perfect to serve during the holiday season with sandwiches, turkey burgers and more!
    5 from 1 vote
    Created by: Tonje
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    Prep Time 3 mins
    Cook Time 0 mins
    Total Time 3 mins
    Course Dip, Sauce
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6
    Calories 59 kcal
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    Ingredients
      

    • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
    • 3 tablespoons cranberry sauce
    • ½ teaspoon rosemary
    • ¼ teaspoon salt

    Instructions
     

    • Combine all the ingredients in a bowl! I like to combine the cranberry sauce and mayonnaise first, then adding the salt and rosemary to taste.
    • Serve the sauce immediately, or store it in a refrigerator.

    Notes

    • Feel free to add the ingredients to taste. You might find that you prefer a little extra rosemary or more cranberry sauce than suggested. This recipe is so simple, it’s easy to adapt to suit your preferences.
    • Make sure to use a good quality mayonnaise and cranberry sauce, as these flavors will be most noticeable.
    • You can store leftover cranberry aioli in a sealed container in a refrigerator for up to 4 days. Make one batch and use it as a dip, sauce or condiments for several meals throughout the week.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 59kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 144mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin C: 1mg
    Keyword cranberries, easy, gluten free, mayonnaise, sugar free
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    1. Art

      November 17, 2020 at 7:45 am

      5 stars
      Yum! This looks so delicious and tasty!

      Reply
      • Tonje

        November 17, 2020 at 8:42 am

        Thank you! I hope you give it a try 🙂

        Reply

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