- It stayed too runny.
- It thickens a lot while cooling due to pectin. If runny even when cold, boil a few more minutes.
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.
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
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Equipment Needed
- Small saucepan
- Stick blender (optional)
Instructions
1
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Put sugar, honey, water, and orange juice in the saucepan. Bring to boil until sugar dissolves.
Tip: Sugar will help gelation.
2
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Add cranberries and spices (zest, cinnamon, cloves). Cook over medium heat.
Tip: You will soon hear cranberry skins popping from heat.
3
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Cook for 10-12 minutes until sauce thickens and cranberries fall apart.
Tip: Fruit's own pectin thickens it, no need for cornflour.
4
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Remove from heat. If you like it smooth, blend it; if chunky (rustic), leave as is.
Tip: It will jellify as it cools.
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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