This cranberry sauce with fresh orange juice is made with all real food ingredients, comes together in just 10 minutes, and can be frozen ahead of time. So delicious!
12ouncebag of fresh cranberries, rinsed and sorted(sub: frozen cranberries)
1/2cuphoney
Zest of 1 medium orange(about 1 teaspoon)
1tablespoonfreshly squeezed orange juice
1/4teaspooncinnamon
Pinchof ground cloves
Pinchof ground nutmeg
1teaspoonfinely minced fresh rosemary(optional)
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Instructions
Stovetop Directions:
In a medium saucepan, combine the cranberries, honey, 1/2 cup water, orange zest and juice, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and optional rosemary.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low.
Cook, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries have popped and the mixture has thickened, about 5 to 10 minutes.
Instant Pot Directions:
Add the cranberries, honey, 1/2 cup water, orange zest and juice, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and optional rosemary to the Instant Pot.
Turn on the Sauté function. Bring the mixture to a boil.
Cook, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries have popped and the mixture has thickened, about 5 to 10 minutes
Freezer Instructions
Freeze For Later:Let sauce cool completely. Seal and freeze in a freezer bag or freezer container with lid. Seal and freeze.Prepare From Frozen:Thaw in the refrigerator. Warm gently over low heat on the stove, in a crock pot, or in the microwave.
Notes/Tips
On average, estimate about 1/4 to 1/3 cup (2-3 ounces) of cranberry sauce per person as a general guideline for a traditional Thanksgiving or holiday meal.
If you're storing cranberry sauce in the refrigerator, it will last for 1-2 weeks, although I personally think it tastes best within the first few days.
You can freeze it for up to 6-9 months in an air-tight container.
This sauce is not super sweet. If you like yours sweeter, feel free to add more honey at the end, stir, and taste.