Spiced Cranberry Sauce with Honey Recipe

Name: Spiced Cranberry Sauce with Honey
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups cranberry juice cocktail; 3/4 cup honey; 1 tablespoon grated orange peel; 1 cinnamon stick; 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger; 3/4 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 whole cloves; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 12-ounce bag fresh or frozen cranberries

Servings: persons

1 3/4 cups cranberry juice cocktail
3/4 cup honey
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
1 cinnamon stick
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger
3/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 whole cloves
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 12-ounce bag fresh or frozen cranberries

1
Combine 1 1/2 cups cranberry juice cocktail, honey and orange peel in heavy medium saucepan.
2
Bring mixture to simmer over medium heat, stirring until honey dissolves.
3
Simmer 4 minutes to blend flavors.
4
Add cinnamon stick, bay leaf, ginger, coriander, salt, black pepper, cloves and cayenne pepper; simmer 2 minutes.
5
Add cranberries and simmer until berries burst and sauce is thick, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.
6
Remove from heat.
7
Discard bay leaf; mix in remaining 1/4 cup cranberry juice cocktail.
8
Refrigerate cranberry sauce until well chilled.
9
(Can be prepared 3 days ahead.
10
Cover and keep refrigerated.)

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 3/4 cups cranberry juice cocktail, 3/4 cup honey, 1 tablespoon grated orange peel, 1 cinnamon stick, and more.

Yes, Spiced Cranberry Sauce with Honey falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Spiced Cranberry Sauce with Honey

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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