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    Home ยป Recipes ยป Sauce

    Cranberry Honey Mustard Sauce

    Published: Nov 22, 2021 ยท Updated: Dec 1, 2021 ยท Post may contain affiliate links

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    Make a delicious Cranberry Honey Mustard Sauce using your leftover cranberry sauce as a tasty dipping sauce or marinade for chicken or turkey.

    white counter with white bowl of cranberry honey mustard sauce surrounded by pretzels on a plate and a bowl of cranberry sauce with an orange
    • About Cranberry Honey Mustard
      • Ingredients
        • Cost of Recipe
    • How to Make Cranberry Honey Mustard
    • Cranberry Honey Mustard Recipe Tips
      • Variations
        • Ingredient Options
        • How to Make Allergy Friendly
        • How to Fix a Mistake
      • Make Ahead Ideas
      • Storage Suggestions
    • Frequently Asked Questions
      • Nutrition Benefits
      • What to Serve with Cranberry Honey Mustard Sauce

    About Cranberry Honey Mustard

    What's Thanksgiving without leftovers?! And if you're like me, you almost always have leftover cranberry sauce.

    I've never had a Thanksgiving meal where all of the cranberry sauce was eaten.

    There are only so many turkey and cranberry sandwiches one can eat, so in an effort to reduce waste, I created this sauce to use up your leftover cranberry sauce.

    It's a dipping sauce that doubles as a marinade for meats like chicken, turkey, or pork.

    This cranberry honey mustard recipe takes less than 5 minutes to make, so it's great to make when you want to use up the last bit of leftovers but you're beyond tired of cooking.

    bottle of yellow mustard, white bowl of cranberry sauce, small bowl of salt, and a bottle of honey on a white counter with text overlay

    Ingredients

    Cranberry Sauce: This recipe requires prepared cranberry sauce, so it's a great way to use up your leftover sauce. I've only tested the recipe with homemade cranberry sauce, but you can use the kind from a can if that's what you have.

    Honey: Any and all honey types will work in this recipe. I use basic honey, but you could also use hot honey to make this sauce spicier.

    Mustard: All types of mustard will taste great in this cranberry honey mustard recipe so use what you have on hand. Regular yellow mustard, dijon mustard, creole mustard, spicy mustard will all be delicious.

    Salt: The tiny amount of salt will help enhance the flavors of this cranberry mustard sauce. You can use any type of salt.

    Cost of Recipe

    • Cranberry sauce ยฝ cup: $1 (based on homemade cranberry sauce cost)
    • Honey 2 tablespoons: $0.56
    • Mustard 2 tablespoons: $0.26
    • Salt โ…› teaspoon: $0.01

    TOTAL COST: $1.83 or $0.46/serving (Based on San Diego Sprouts 2021)

    Note this is not the recipe; it's simply to show the cost breakdown of ingredients. Be sure to scroll down to the full recipe to see the specific ingredients and directions.

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    How to Make Cranberry Honey Mustard

    Time needed: 5 minutes

    This cranberry mustard sauce recipe couldn't be easier to make. Simply blend everything together, and you're done.

    1. Add all the ingredients to a mini food processor.

      Use the measurements included for a dipping sauce, or add 2 tablespoons each of water and oil to make a marinade.

    2. Blend together.

    3. Taste and alter as desired.

      Add additional cranberry sauce, honey, mustard, water, and/or salt based on the consistency you want and how you want your cranberry honey mustard sauce to taste.

    4. Enjoy!

      Serve as a dipping sauce or use as a salad dressing or a marinade.hand dipping a pretzel into cranberry honey mustard sauce

    Cranberry Honey Mustard Recipe Tips

    Variations

    This cranberry honey mustard recipe can be used as a dipping sauce, as a salad dressing, or as a marinade for turkey, chicken, or pork.

    *To use as a dipping sauce, prepare as directed.

    *To use as a salad dressing: Add 4 tablespoons of oil, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, apple cider or white wine vinegar, and 1 tablespoon of water. Blend together, and serve as a salad dressing.

    *To use as a marinade: Add an extra two tablespoons each of water and oil, and toss with one pound of meat. Let sit for at least 30 minutes and up to 24 hours. Prepare the meat however you'd like (I usually pan-fry chicken or bake in the oven at 375*F for 20-35 minutes depending on the size.)

    small clear bowl of water next to a large clear bowl with chicken breast pieces and a spoon covering the chicken in a cranberry mustard marinade

    Ingredient Options

    Honey: Maple syrup could be used in place of the honey but it wouldn't be cranberry honey mustard anymore.

    Mustard: Use dijon mustard, creole mustard, or spicy mustard to change up the flavor and texture. Dijon mustard will make the sauce creamier and less acidic. Creole mustard will make it slightly spicy, and spicy mustard will make it spicier.

    How to Make Allergy Friendly

    This is naturally vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, egg-free, and soy-free, as long as the ingredients you use are free of them. Because of the honey, it is not vegan.

    How to Fix a Mistake

    Too sweet: Add extra mustard, one teaspoon at a time. Stir or blend together, then taste before you add more.

    Too acidic: Add extra honey or cranberry sauce. If adding honey, add it in teaspoon-sized increments. When adding cranberry sauce, add in tablespoon-sized increments. Be sure to blend together well if adding additional cranberry sauce.

    Too thin: If the sauce is too thin, add an extra tablespoon or two of cranberry sauce plus about a teaspoon each of mustard and honey.

    Too thick: If the sauce is too thick, add a tablespoon of water, blending between adding more, until it reaches your desired consistency.

    red mini food processor with cranberry sauce, salt, honey, and mustard on white countertop

    Make Ahead Ideas

    This is great to make ahead of time because it allows the flavors to blend. Simply prepare according to the recipe directions, and store in an airtight glass or plastic container in the fridge for up to 1 week.

    Storage Suggestions

    Store in an airtight container that is glass or plastic in the fridge for up to one week or in the freezer for up to 4 weeks. Defrost overnight in the fridge and stir before using.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Nutrition Benefits

    Cranberries have antibacterial properties that can help prevent urinary tract infections (UTIs). Plus, they are loaded with antioxidants. Mustard and honey are both packed with antioxidants that can help fight diseases in the body.

    This sauce is great to prevent food waste, and it can help add variety to your meals since cranberries aren't eaten regularly. Yet they are packed with nutrients.

    bowl of cranberry honey mustard sauce with pretzels

    What to Serve with Cranberry Honey Mustard Sauce

    This sauce is practically made for dipping pretzels because the salty-sweet-tangy combo is perfect. You can also serve it with chicken fingers or use it as a sauce for turkey sandwiches.

    Another option is to use this sauce as a salad dressing or as a marinade for chicken, turkey, or pork.

    Final thoughts:

    However you decide to use it, this sauce is a flavor-packed way to use up your leftover cranberry sauce because wasting food is not showing how grateful you are for what you've been given.

    MORE CRANBERRY RECIPES YOU'LL LOVE:

    • Cranberry Sauce
    • Sparkling Cranberry Apple Orange Juice
    • Cranberry Orange Kombucha
    • Make Your House Smell Like Christmas
    • Cranberry Orange Vodka
    white counter with white bowl of cranberry honey mustard sauce surrounded by pretzels on a plate and a bowl of cranberry sauce with an orange

    Cranberry Honey Mustard Sauce

    Make a delicious Cranberry Honey Mustard Sauce using your leftover cranberry sauce as a tasty dipping sauce or marinade for chicken or turkey
    5 from 1 vote
    Print Rate
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4
    Author: Meme
    Total Cost: $1.83 or $0.46/serving

    Ingredients

    • ยฝ cup cranberry sauce
    • 2 tablespoons mustard
    • 2 tablespoons honey
    • โ…› teaspoon salt

    Instructions

    • Add all of the ingredients to a mini food processor or blender, and blend until smooth.
    • Enjoy!

    Notes

    *Makes ยฝ cup sauce.
    *Use the measurements included if you are making this as a dipping sauce, or you can make a salad dressing or a marinade for one pound of chicken, turkey, or pork.
    *To use as a marinade:
    • Add an extra two tablespoons each of water and oil to the food processor before blending.
    • Toss the marinade with one pound of meat.
    • Let sit for at least 30 minutes and up to 24 hours.
    • Prepare the meat however you'd like (I usually pan-fry chicken or bake in the oven at 375*F for 20-35 minutes depending on the size.)
    *To use as a salad dressing:
    • Add 4 tablespoons of oil, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, apple cider or white wine vinegar, and 1 tablespoon of water.
    • Blend together, and serve as a salad dressing.
    • Makes about ยพ to 1 cup dressing.

    What to Use in This Recipe

    Mini Food Processor
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    Did you try this recipe?Be sure to leave a comment & recipe rating below. Bonus points for tagging @memeinge & #livingwellkitchen on Instagram! THANK YOU! xo

    Meme

    This post was originally published on November 27, 2017. Text, recipe, and photos have been updated.


    Cranberry Honey Mustard Nutrition Facts

    Nutrition Facts
    Cranberry Honey Mustard Sauce
    Serving Size
     
    2 tablespoons
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    69
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    1
    g
    2
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    6
    %
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Cholesterol
     
    1
    mg
    0
    %
    Sodium
     
    159
    mg
    7
    %
    Potassium
     
    73
    mg
    2
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    18
    g
    6
    %
    Fiber
     
    1
    g
    4
    %
    Sugar
     
    15
    g
    17
    %
    Protein
     
    1
    g
    2
    %
    Trans Fat
     
    1
    g
    Vitamin A
     
    52
    IU
    1
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    11
    mg
    13
    %
    Calcium
     
    9
    mg
    1
    %
    Iron
     
    1
    mg
    6
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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