Honey Cranberry Sauce
Brighten up your holiday table with this irresistible Honey Cranberry Sauce, a naturally sweetened twist on a classic! Made with fresh cranberries, golden honey, and a splash of citrusy orange juice, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 20 minutes. Delicately spiced with ground cinnamon and enhanced by fragrant orange zest, this sauce delivers the perfect balance of tangy and sweet flavors. Whether you're dressing up a Thanksgiving feast or adding a touch of flair to a weeknight meal, this homemade cranberry sauce is a delightful upgrade. Plus, it can be made ahead of time, making it a convenient addition to your entertaining plans. Perfect for pairing with turkey, ham, or even as a spread on leftovers, this Honey Cranberry Sauce will soon become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries
- 0.5 cup honey
- 0.5 cup orange juice
- 0.25 cup water
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
Rinse and drain the fresh cranberries, discarding any soft or damaged ones.
In a medium saucepan, combine orange juice, water, and honey. Stir over medium heat until the honey is fully dissolved.
Add the cranberries, orange zest, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt to the saucepan.
Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce to a simmer.
Cook the cranberries for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until most of them have burst and the sauce has thickened.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the sauce to cool to room temperature. The sauce will continue to thicken as it cools.
Transfer the cooled cranberry sauce to a serving dish or airtight container. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
583 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.9 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 154 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 153.6 g | 56% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.5 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 122.6 g | ||
| Protein | 3.0 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 58 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 575 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.
