Description
Bright, flavorful cranberry sauce made with fresh cranberries, natural sweeteners, and aromatic spices.
Ingredients
12 oz fresh cranberries
1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
1/2 cup water
1 medium orange, juiced and zested
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/4 tsp nutmeg
Pinch of salt
Instructions
1. Rinse cranberries and drain.
2. Combine water, honey, and orange juice in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
3. Add cranberries and spices; bring to a gentle boil.
4. Reduce heat and simmer for 10–15 minutes until berries burst.
5. Remove from heat; stir in orange zest.
6. Cool and serve, or refrigerate to thicken flavors.
Notes
Refrigerate up to 1 week.
Freeze for up to 3 months.
Reheat gently before serving.
Adjust sweetness to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American, Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Homemade Cranberry Sauce, Holiday Sauce, Fresh Cranberries