Cranberry Sauce with Oranges and Honey

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Preparation info
  • Makes

    2 cups

    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Honey: 50 Tried & True Recipes

By Julia Rutland

Published 2021

  • About

Rich in antioxidants and nutrients but powerfully tart, cranberries will always need to be sweetened in recipes. Honey makes an excellent natural sweetener. Cranberry sauce is a staple on holiday tables, but don’t forget to use it as a relish for sandwiches or a zesty topping for pound cake.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup honey
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • ½ cup

Method

Combine honey, zest, juice, and, if desired, cinnamon sticks in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until honey and juice are well blended.

Stir in cranberries and salt. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 7 to 10 minutes, uncovered, until berries burst and mixture thickens. Press berries against the side of the pan with a spatula or spo