How to Make Cranberry Sauce with Honey and Pears - A Step-by-Step Guide

Thanksgiving just isn't complete without a side of cranberry sauce, and this recipe for Cranberry Sauce with Honey and Pears is sure to be a standout at your holiday table. This unique twist on a classic dish takes traditional cranberry sauce to a whole new level with the addition of sweet, juicy pears and the natural sweetness of honey. The combination of flavors creates a delicious, slightly tart, and perfectly sweet cranberry sauce that pairs beautifully with turkey and all the trimmings.<...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cups honey
  • ½ cup apple cider
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 4 pears - peeled, cored, and cut into chunks
  • 4 cups cranberries

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • Combine honey, apple cider, water, lemon juice, and cinnamon stick in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Lower heat to medium and simmer, stirring frequently, until smooth, about 5 minutes. Add pears and cranberries and return to a boil; reduce heat to medium and simmer until sauce is thickened, 12 to 15 minutes. Refrigerate until chilled and flavors have blended, at least 2 hours.
  • Nutrition

    195 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 5mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 53g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 45g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 10mg
    • Calcium: 15mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 143mg