Gourmet Goodies: Cannabis-Infused Cranberry Sauce
This Cannabis-Infused Cranberry Sauce adds a gourmet touch to your holiday table. The tartness of the cranberries, combined with the subtle herbal notes of cannabis, makes this sauce a perfect accompaniment to any festive meal.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 120kcal
Cost: Approximately $10-$15
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1 orange (zested and juiced)
- 1/4 cup cannabis-infused honey or cannabis-infused sugar
- 1 cinnamon stick (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse and pick over the cranberries, discarding any that are soft or damaged.
- Zest and juice the orange, setting aside the zest and juice separately.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the water and granulated sugar. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar.
- Add the cranberries, orange juice, orange zest, cannabis-infused honey or sugar, cinnamon stick, and nutmeg.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the mixture simmer, stirring occasionally.
- Cook for about 15 minutes, or until the cranberries have burst and the sauce has thickened.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the cranberry sauce cool to room temperature.
- Remove the cinnamon stick, if used.
- Transfer the sauce to a serving dish or airtight container.
Notes
- Decarboxylation: Ensure your cannabis is decarboxylated before infusing it into the honey or sugar to activate the THC.
- Dosage: Adjust the amount of cannabis-infused honey or sugar according to your desired potency and tolerance.
- Storage: Store the cranberry sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Nutrition
Serving: 8Servings | Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 0g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 28g