Description

A simple, vibrant cranberry sauce made with fresh cranberries, honey, orange juice, and a hint of cinnamon. It’s the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and a must-have side for holiday meals or any time you want a bright, flavorful condiment.

Ingredients

3/4 cup honey (or granulated sugar)

1/2 cup orange juice

1/4 cup water

12 oz fresh cranberries

1 cinnamon stick (or 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon)

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Instructions

In a saucepan over medium-high heat, combine honey, orange juice, and water. Stir frequently until the honey dissolves.
Add cranberries and cinnamon stick. Reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer, stirring often to prevent burning.
Cook until cranberries start to pop and break down, creating a thick, chunky sauce.
Remove and discard the cinnamon stick. Let sauce cool on the counter for 30 minutes.
Transfer to the fridge and chill overnight to allow flavors to meld. Stir gently before serving.

Notes

Add orange zest for extra citrus flavor.

Mix in a handful of chopped walnuts or pecans for texture.

Substitute honey with maple syrup for a different natural sweetness.

Include other spices such as cloves or allspice for a warm, festive twist.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Condiment
Method: Simmering
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/10 of recipe
Calories: 60
Sugar: 14g
Sodium: 1mg
Fat: 0g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: undefined
Trans Fat: undefined
Carbohydrates: 15g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg