Cranberries Sauce With Honey, Orange & Ginger

 Cranberry Sauce with Honey, Orange & Ginger

Sweet-tart cranberry sauce is a must with turkey. Not only is it a breeze to make, it keeps for weeks in the fridge, allowing you to prep way ahead. This style is a little looser—think plump cranberries in a light syrup—but if you prefer it jammier, cook it 3 to 4 minutes longer, stirring often. If you’re using frozen berries, there is no need to thaw them.

Ingredients:

Make Classic Cranberry Sauce use: 

2/3 cup (150 mL) honey instead of granulated sugar, and 

substitute 

1/2 cup (125 mL) pulp-free orange juice for the cranberry juice. 

Add 2 tsp (10 mL) finely grated ginger and 

1 tsp (5 mL) finely grated orange zest before cooking.

1 bag (12 oz) fresh or frozen cranberries, about 3 1/2 cups (875 mL)

3/4 cup (175 mL) granulated sugar
3/4 cup (175 mL) cranberry juice
Directions:
Place ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. When it comes to a boil, reduce heat to maintain a vigorous simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, 8 minutes—most skins will have split. Remove from heat. (Don’t worry if it looks runny. Most of the liquid will get absorbed by the berries, and what’s left will thicken.) Cool completely. Transfer to an airtight container. Refrigerate up to 2 weeks.  

Makes 2 cups (500 mL), about 8 to 10 servings