Immune Boosting Honey Fermented Cranberries

Honey Fermented Cranberries make a delicious treat, snack, or sauce that’s full of seasonal flavor and antioxidants. You can eat them plain to boost your immune system or add herbs and spread onto a crusty piece of sourdough. This recipe is also a great way to preserve cranberries to enjoy later in the winter because cranberry season is way too short! 

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Herbal benefits of honey fermented cranberries

Honey is an amazing antimicrobial, immune-boosting, antibacterial ingredient. As they ferment, the cranberries are infused with the flavor and healing properties of the honey. Additionally, cranberries in their own right protect the urinary tract, decrease inflammation, boost the immune system, and support gut health.

How to use this recipe

This recipe will give you two options: whole and chopped cranberries. The whole ones are great for snacking, especially for the health benefits of cranberries. The chopped option is ideal for mashing up into a sauce or spread. I will also add some notes below on optional add-ins and how to make a delicious fermented cranberry sauce. 

Optional Add-ins

To your chopped fermented cranberries you can add any of the following ingredients for some variety and depth of flavor: Thyme, rosemary, orange zest, smashed garlic cloves, chopped apples

How to make fermented cranberry sauce 

After fermenting your cranberries for a week or two, use a slotted spoon to remove them from the honey and transfer them into a bowl. Save the honey in the jar. You can use this honey for tea, marinades, garnish, etc. Mash the cranberries in the bowl and add salt and lemon juice. This is especially delicious if you fermented the cranberries with herbs! Serve this sauce on toast, with turkey, or over freshly baked brie! 

Ingredients you will need for this recipe

Local, raw, unfiltered honey-Manuka honey is a good option if you can’t find local

Organic whole cranberries

Supplies

Jars-use what you have or grab a few online

Small wooden spoon

Honey Fermented Cranberries

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Course Side Dish

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Ingredients

• Localraw, unfiltered honey
• Organic whole cranberries

Instructions

• Add whole or chopped cranberries to a few jars, filling them only ¾ full. See how to use this recipe above on whether to chop or leave whole.
• Consider adding any of the optional add-ins, especially to the jar with chopped cranberries. See notes above.
• Slowly add honey, giving it time to drip and fill in the gaps between the cranberries
• Make sure the cranberries are fully covered by the honey, including any additional ingredients
• Add a lid and store in a cool, dark place for 1-4 weeks
• You can stir every few days after one week and taste ocassionally until it's fermented to taste.
• See the above notes on how to make fermented cranberry sauce
• You can also enjoy these cranberries plain for a delicious pop of sweet and tangy