Cranberry Sesame Honey Glaze

Elevate your culinary creations with this vibrant Cranberry Sesame Honey Glaze, a unique blend of tangy, sweet, and savory flavors. Fresh cranberries take center stage, simmered with golden honey, soy sauce, and rice vinegar for a beautifully balanced base. Infused with toasted sesame seeds, fragrant orange zest, and a hint of sesame oil, this glossy glaze delivers an irresistible depth of flavor and a pop of texture. Perfect for drizzling over roasted meats, glazing seafood, or enhancing your favorite vegetable dishes, it's a quick and versatile recipe that comes together in just 20 minutes. Whether you're preparing for a holiday feast or adding flair to weeknight meals, this glaze is sure to impress.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh cranberries
• 0.5 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon orange zest
• 0.25 cup water
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a small saucepan, combine the fresh cranberries, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, water, and salt.

Step 2

Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally to combine the ingredients.

Step 3

Reduce the heat to low and allow the mixture to cook for 10–12 minutes, or until the cranberries burst and the mixture thickens slightly.

Step 4

Using a wooden spoon or potato masher, gently crush the cranberries to release their juices and create a smoother texture.

Step 5

Stir in the sesame oil, orange zest, and black pepper. Mix well to evenly distribute the flavors.

Step 6

In a dry skillet, lightly toast the sesame seeds over low heat for 1–2 minutes, stirring frequently to avoid burning.

Step 7

Add the toasted sesame seeds to the glaze and stir to incorporate.

Step 8

Remove the glaze from heat and let it cool slightly before using.

Step 9

Use the glaze immediately on your desired dish, or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(447.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	695.5

Total Fat 24.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1185.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 126.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.8g	0%
Total Sugars 106.7g
Protein 6.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 45.6mg	0%
Iron 2.5mg	0%
Potassium 356.8mg	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: 29.1%

Protein: 3.4%

Carbs: 67.5%