Cranberry Glaze

Elevate your holiday dishes with this vibrant and tangy Cranberry Glaze, a perfect blend of sweet and tart flavors that'll bring a burst of color and taste to your table. Made with fresh or frozen cranberries, zesty orange juice, and a hint of warming cinnamon, this easy-to-make glaze strikes the ideal balance between sweetness from honey and sugar and a touch of tang from apple cider vinegar. Ready in just 20 minutes, it thickens beautifully with an optional cornstarch slurry for a silky finish. Whether drizzled over roasted meats, swirled into desserts, or used as a dipping sauce, this versatile cranberry glaze is a festive must-have for any meal. Plus, it stores well, making it a stress-free addition to your holiday preparations!

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 cup cranberries (fresh or frozen)
• 0.5 cup orange juice
• 0.5 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.125 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 cup water
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
• 1 teaspoon cold water (if using cornstarch)

Directions

Step 1

1. In a medium saucepan, combine the cranberries, orange juice, sugar, honey, apple cider vinegar, cinnamon, salt, and water.

Step 2

2. Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar.

Step 3

3. Continue simmering for 10-12 minutes until the cranberries begin to burst and the mixture thickens slightly.

Step 4

4. If a thicker glaze is desired, create a slurry by mixing the cornstarch with the cold water in a small bowl. Slowly stir the slurry into the saucepan.

Step 5

5. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the glaze has thickened to your preference.

Step 6

6. Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the glaze to cool slightly. For a smoother texture, you can use a blender or an immersion blender to purée the mixture.

Step 7

7. Transfer the glaze to a serving dish or airtight container. Serve warm or at room temperature. The glaze can be refrigerated for up to one week and reheated before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(550.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	674.1

Total Fat 0.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 303.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 174.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.9g	0%
Total Sugars 152.5g
Protein 2.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 40.3mg	0%
Iron 0.8mg	0%
Potassium 422.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 0.9%

Protein: 1.1%

Carbs: 98.0%