Cranberry Sauce

By Dani Potts | November 15, 2024

Total Time: 20 hours   Servings: 4 servings

INGREDIENTS

  • 12 ounces(1 bag) fresh cranberries
  • ½ cup honey or maple syrup
  • Zest of 1 medium orange(about 1 teaspoon)
  • Optional add ins: ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, and/or ¼ cup fresh orange juice

INSTRUCTIONS 

  1. First, rinse the cranberries well and drain off excess water. Pick through the cranberries and discard any squishy ones.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine the cranberries, honey and water. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries have popped and the mixture has thickened to your liking, about 5 to 10 minutes.
  3. Remove the pot from heat and stir in the orange zest. If you’d like to add cinnamon or orange juice, add it now. Taste and, if the mixture is too tart (keeping in mind that cranberry sauce is supposed to be a little tart!), add more orange juice, honey or maple syrup to taste.
  4. The sauce will continue to thicken as it cools. It will keep in the refrigerator, covered, for up to 2 weeks.

Credit: https://cookieandkate.com/naturally-sweetened-cranberry-sauce-recipe/

BENEFITS

Cranberries are more than just a holiday staple—they’re a nutritional powerhouse! Packed with antioxidants, vitamins C, E, and fiber, cranberries can help support immune health, reduce inflammation, and aid in heart health. Their natural compounds may also support urinary tract health by preventing bacteria from sticking to the bladder walls.