Cranberry Glaze
Elevate your holiday dishes with this vibrant and tangy Cranberry Glaze, a perfect blend of sweet and tart flavors that'll bring a burst of color and taste to your table. Made with fresh or frozen cranberries, zesty orange juice, and a hint of warming cinnamon, this easy-to-make glaze strikes the ideal balance between sweetness from honey and sugar and a touch of tang from apple cider vinegar. Ready in just 20 minutes, it thickens beautifully with an optional cornstarch slurry for a silky finish. Whether drizzled over roasted meats, swirled into desserts, or used as a dipping sauce, this versatile cranberry glaze is a festive must-have for any meal. Plus, it stores well, making it a stress-free addition to your holiday preparations!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup cranberries (fresh or frozen)
- 0.5 cup orange juice
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.125 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 cup water
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- 1 teaspoon cold water (if using cornstarch)
Instructions
1. In a medium saucepan, combine the cranberries, orange juice, sugar, honey, apple cider vinegar, cinnamon, salt, and water.
2. Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar.
3. Continue simmering for 10-12 minutes until the cranberries begin to burst and the mixture thickens slightly.
4. If a thicker glaze is desired, create a slurry by mixing the cornstarch with the cold water in a small bowl. Slowly stir the slurry into the saucepan.
5. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the glaze has thickened to your preference.
6. Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the glaze to cool slightly. For a smoother texture, you can use a blender or an immersion blender to purée the mixture.
7. Transfer the glaze to a serving dish or airtight container. Serve warm or at room temperature. The glaze can be refrigerated for up to one week and reheated before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
674 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.7 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 304 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 174.4 g | 63% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.9 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 152.5 g | ||
| Protein | 2.0 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 40 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 423 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
