Cranberry Orange Glaze

Cranberry Orange Glaze

Tart cranberries simmer with fresh orange juice and zest into a glossy, ruby glaze.

Total 45 min Makes 16 oz Calories 70/serving

Dietary

Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Wheat free, Nut free, Kosher

Allergens

Dairy

This glaze cooks fresh cranberries down with orange juice, zest, and sugar until thick and glossy, striking a balance between tart and sweet. It works well brushed over roasted turkey or ham, swirled into yogurt, or spooned over cheesecake. A splash of orange liqueur deepens the citrus notes, though it can be omitted for a simpler version.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups fresh cranberries
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon orange liqueur
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Method

  1. In a 6-quart saucepan, combine the cranberries, sugar, orange juice, orange zest, honey, cinnamon, and salt.

  2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.

  3. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst and the mixture thickens.

  4. Remove from heat and stir in the orange liqueur and butter until the butter melts and the glaze is glossy.

  5. For a smoother glaze, mash the cranberries lightly with a spoon or pulse briefly with an immersion blender, leaving some texture.

  6. Let the glaze cool to room temperature; it will continue to thicken as it cools.

  7. Transfer to a jar or airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use.

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    Cranberry Orange Glaze

    This glaze cooks fresh cranberries down with orange juice, zest, and sugar until thick and glossy, striking a balance between tart and sweet. It works well brushed over roasted turkey or ham, swirled into yogurt, or spooned over cheesecake. A splash of orange liqueur deepens the citrus notes, though it can be omitted for a simpler version.

    45 min 16 oz 70 cal

    Ingredients

    • 3 cups fresh cranberries
    • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
    • 3/4 cup fresh orange juice
    • 1 tablespoon orange zest
    • 2 tablespoons honey
    • 1 tablespoon orange liqueur
    • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 1/8 teaspoon salt
    • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

    Method

    1. 1

      In a 6-quart saucepan, combine the cranberries, sugar, orange juice, orange zest, honey, cinnamon, and salt.

    2. 2

      Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.

    3. 3

      Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst and the mixture thickens.

    4. 4

      Remove from heat and stir in the orange liqueur and butter until the butter melts and the glaze is glossy.

    5. 5

      For a smoother glaze, mash the cranberries lightly with a spoon or pulse briefly with an immersion blender, leaving some texture.

    6. 6

      Let the glaze cool to room temperature; it will continue to thicken as it cools.

    7. 7

      Transfer to a jar or airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use.