Fermented cranberry honey is a delicious sweet ferment that enhances the flavor of cranberries. The tart flavor of cranberries is a tasty paring with honey and this combination easily ferments in only a few days. This recipe could be used as a cranberry relish during the holidays or just a flavorful topping on yogurt. There are endless ways to use this honey and add some more probiotics into your diet.

Health Benefits of Cranberries & Honey

Cranberries are a widely known remedy for urinary tract infections for a good reason. Studies have shown that drinking cranberry juice or taking cranberry pills prevent reoccurring infections. It's important to drink a cranberry juice that does not have added sugar like this one but it can be quite tart.

Cranberries are also high in antioxidants. Vitamin C and other antioxidants in the cranberries are extracted by the honey in this recipe. Honey is also a great source of antioxidants and many health benefits. Fermented honey is even more potent because it is rich in beneficial bacteria.

Why Ferment Cranberries and Honey?

Of course because it's a delicious way to eat cranberries which can be quite tart. Even more of a reason is the added health benefits of cranberries and honey on their own. When put together and fermented, the health benefits are multiplied. If you are new to fermenting, honey is one of the easiest things to ferment!

Fruit ferments can be tricky because they can easily turn to alcohol due to the high sugar content. When fermenting with honey instead of sugar you do not have this issue with this type of ferment.

Fermented Cranberry Honey Recipe

one 12 oz. bag of fresh organic cranberries
1 cup raw honey (approximately)
Juice of one orange
1/2 tsp cinnamon

First, rough chop the cranberries by pulsing a few times in a food processor. Be careful not to over process.

Next, you will fill a quart size mason jar with the chopped cranberries. Then you can add the orange juice and cinnamon.

Pour the honey over the cranberries so that they are completely covered. This may take some time. It's easiest if you use honey that's in a liquid state. If your cranberries are not completely covered with 1 cup of honey, add more until they are totally covered.

Place the lid securely on the jar, then give it a few turns to coat all of the cranberries in the honey.

Loosen the lid, then place the jar into a warm place to ferment. Every few days, tighten the lid, give the jar a few turns, then re-loosen the lid.

In a few days to a week you will start to see some fermentation, it will start to bubble.

The honey cranberries will ferment for a month or more, but you can eat them at any time. Taste it after a few days and if you like the taste you can finish the ferment by placing it in the refrigerator.

Fermented Cranberry Honey

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Ingredients

one 12 oz. bag of fresh organic cranberries
1 cup raw honey approximately
Juice of one orange
1/2 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

First, rough chop the cranberries by pulsing a few times in a food processor. Be careful not to over process.
Next, you will fill a quart size mason jar with the chopped cranberries. Then you can add the orange juice and cinnamon.
Pour the honey over the cranberries so that they are completely covered. This may take some time. It's easiest if you use honey that's in a liquid state. If your cranberries are not completely covered with 1 cup of honey, add more until they are totally covered.
Place the lid securely on the jar, then give it a few turns to coat all of the cranberries in the honey.
Loosen the lid, then place the jar into a warm place to ferment. Every few days, tighten the lid, give the jar a few turns, then re-loosen the lid.
In a few days to a week you will start to see some fermentation, it will start to bubble.
The honey cranberries will ferment for a month or more, but you can eat them at any time. Taste it after a few days and if you like the taste you can finish the ferment by placing it in the refrigerator.

Can I ferment whole cranberries?

Yes you can make this recipe with whole cranberries. I prefer to make it with chopped cranberries because it comes out more saucy and is more versatile. If you do make it with whole cranberries, be sure to pierce them with a fork to make sure the honey penetrates the skin.

How do you eat fermented cranberry honey?

Serve it with your turkey dinner like you would with cranberry sauce.
Top your yogurt with a few spoonful of cranberry fermented honey
Use in place of maple syrup on top of your pancakes, waffles, or ice cream.
Add to a smoothie

Tips for Fermenting Cranberries in Honey

Liquid Honey – Make sure to use honey that is in a liquid state so it's easier to pour over the berries.
Raw honey – Raw honey contains beneficial bacteria, prebiotics, and wild yeasts that you activate when fermented.
Fresh berries – only use fresh berries in this recipe that are not old or mushy.
Fermentation weight – use a glass weight to keep the berries submerged in the honey.

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