Cranberry Herb Sauce
Elevate your holiday table with this exquisite Cranberry Herb Sauce, a vibrant twist on traditional cranberry relish. Bursting with the tartness of fresh cranberries and the zesty sweetness of orange juice and honey, this sauce is perfectly balanced by the aromatic infusion of fresh rosemary and thyme. With just 20 minutes of prep and cooking time, it’s a quick, homemade addition that pairs beautifully with turkey, ham, or roasted vegetables. The subtle notes of orange zest and the touch of black pepper add a sophisticated depth, making it a must-try for Thanksgiving or Christmas feasts. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a show-stopping side dish your guests won’t forget.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries
- 0.5 cups water
- 0.5 cups fresh orange juice
- 0.5 cups granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 0.25 teaspoons kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoons ground black pepper
Instructions
Rinse the cranberries under cold water and discard any soft or damaged berries.
In a medium saucepan, combine the water, fresh orange juice, and granulated sugar. Place over medium heat and stir until the sugar dissolves, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the cranberries to the saucepan and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries have burst and the sauce begins to thicken.
Stir in the honey, fresh rosemary, fresh thyme, orange zest, salt, and black pepper. Let the sauce simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes to infuse the herb flavors.
Taste and adjust sweetness or seasoning as needed.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the sauce to cool to room temperature. The sauce will thicken further as it cools.
Transfer to a serving bowl or airtight container and refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
730 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.9 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 160 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 189.9 g | 69% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.4 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 159.2 g | ||
| Protein | 2.7 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 56 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 542 mg | 12% | |
*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.
