Gluten Free Cranberry Sauce

This is your basic cranberry sauce. I like to cook it down until it becomes a smoother “jam-like” consistency.  This sauce is very versatile, I like to serve it up on banana pancakes with toasted walnuts, or mix some into buttercream for a vibrant and fresh frosting.  Makes a great addition to a cheese course as well. And most importantly it will be on the Thanksgiving table.

Gluten Free Cranberry Sauce

• 1 12 oz bag of fresh cranberries
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1/2 cup honey

1. Bring cranberries and water to a boil, simmer for about 10 minutes until it thickens up.
2. Stir in honey, cook for an additional 5 minutes.  Stirring frequently.
3. Cool and serve.

Variations/Additions: 

• Replacing water with fresh orange juice
• Orange zest                                                                                    
• Diced apple or pear
• Raisins
• Grapes – seedless
• Nuts
• Ginger
• Cinnamon stick
• Cherries
• Pineapple
• Figs

Really the possibilities are endless and it’s all about personal preference.  Here is a foundation for you to work from and build your own cranberry sauce!