The holidays are near and so is inevitable hustle and bustle of the season. Here's a quick, easy and most importantly delicious appetizer sure to impress at your next gathering!
6 ounces fresh, organic cranberries (roughly 1 ½ cups)
¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon water
¼ cup sugar
Pinch cinnamon, about ⅛ teaspoon
Pinch orange zest, about ⅛ teaspoon (optional)
Honey, to drizzle
1 tablespoon thyme leaves, for garnish
DIRECTIONS:
Add the cranberries, water, sugar and pinch of cinnamon to a small pot or sauce pan, and bring to a vigorous simmer. Then, reduce the heat and gently simmer the cranberries for 6 to 8 minutes, until they begin to pop and break down, and the sauce thickens.
Spoon the cranberry sauce into a dish and allow the sauce to cool slightly to room temp.
Place package of tortellonis into air fryer. Air fry for 3-4 minutes at 200F temperature or until golden brown.
Remove tortellonis from air fryer and allow the tortelloni bites to sit for 5 minutes. Place the tortelloni bites onto a serving platter and dollop with some of the cranberry sauce.
Drizzle over a small amount of honey, and then sprinkle over a small pinch of fresh thyme leaves. Serve fresh and enjoy!
