Cranberry Kick Sauce
Zesty, bright, and naturally sweetened — this clean cranberry sauce brings a pop of citrus and a hint of ginger heat that wakes up your whole plate. Think classic holiday flavor with a glow-up and a little sass.
Equipment
- Medium Sauce pan
- Mixing Spoon
- Zester
- Small jar / Serving dish
Ingredients
- 12 oz Fresh cranberries
- ½ C 100% Orange juice
- ¼ C Water
- ¼ C Pure Maple syrup or Raw Honey, adjust to taste
- 1 tsp Fresh Ginger finely grated
- 1 Orange for zesting
- 1 pinch Sea salt
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine orange juice, water, maple syrup (or honey), and grated ginger. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add cranberries and cook over medium heat for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the berries burst and the sauce thickens.
- Stir in orange zest and a pinch of sea salt. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
- Let cool — it’ll thicken more as it sits. Serve warm, chilled, or straight off the spoon.
Notes
• Add a dash of cinnamon or clove for a spiced version.
• Stir into Greek yogurt or oatmeal for a holiday breakfast twist.
• Pairs perfectly with The Leftover Turkey Melt sandwich.
