Cranberry Cherry Sauce with Orange
Cranberry Cherry Sauce strikes a perfect balance between tart cranberries, bright citrus, luscious cherry preserves, and the natural sweetness of honey for a beautiful addition to your Thanksgiving menu!
Servings 10 to 12 servings
Calories 132kcal
Ingredients
- 1 (12-ounce) bag fresh cranberries rinsed and drained
- 1 (8- to 10-ounce) jar cherry preserves
- ½ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons fresh-squeezed orange juice
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, stir together cranberries, cherry preserves, honey, orange juice, orange zest, and salt. Set over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes or until cranberries have softened, burst, and started to thicken. Cool to room temperature and serve, or store in refrigerator and bring to room temperature before serving.
Notes
- Additional honey may be added, to taste. If using unsweetened cherry preserves, more honey may be necessary.
- This recipe will keep for up to two weeks in the refrigerator, so it can be made well in advance or leftovers can be enjoyed for that long.
Nutrition
Calories: 132kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 67mg | Potassium: 62mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 27IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg