Cranberry Sauce

Ingredients

• 12 oz fresh cranberries
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
• 1 tsp orange zest
• 1 sprig fresh rosemary
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tbsp honey

Steps

1. 1

   1. Rinse the cranberries and discard any soft or shriveled ones.

2. 2

   2. Combine the cranberries, sugar, orange juice, and orange zest in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar.

3. 3

   3. Add the rosemary sprig and cinnamon, then bring the mixture to a gentle boil.

4. 4

   4. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens to a glossy, jammy consistency.

5. 5

   5. Remove the rosemary sprig, stir in the honey, and taste for sweetness, adjusting if needed.

6. 6

   6. Let the sauce cool slightly before transferring to a small bowl; it will continue to thicken as it cools.