Cranberry Orange Glaze

This is not just a sauce, but a thick, pectin-rich 'jam' made in moments. The natural acidity and bitterness (tannins) of cranberries perfectly counterbalance the richness of roast meats (turkey, pork). Orange essential oils and cinnamon conjure a Christmas atmosphere on the plate.
🕒 Prep Time 10 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 25 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 90 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Small saucepan
  • Stick blender (optional)

Instructions

1

Put sugar, honey, water, and orange juice in the saucepan. Bring to boil until sugar dissolves.

Tip: Sugar will help gelation.
2

Add cranberries and spices (zest, cinnamon, cloves). Cook over medium heat.

Tip: You will soon hear cranberry skins popping from heat.
3

Cook for 10-12 minutes until sauce thickens and cranberries fall apart.

Tip: Fruit's own pectin thickens it, no need for cornflour.
4

Remove from heat. If you like it smooth, blend it; if chunky (rustic), leave as is.

Tip: It will jellify as it cools.

Recipe FAQ

It stayed too runny.
It thickens a lot while cooling due to pectin. If runny even when cold, boil a few more minutes.

Ingredients

  • 150 g fresh cranberries
  • 100 ml orange juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 1 tsp orange zest (grated)
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 50 ml water
  • 1 pinch ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch ground cloves