Description
A simple and delicious cranberry sauce made with fresh or frozen cranberries, sweetened naturally with maple syrup and brightened with orange zest. Perfect for holiday meals or as a flavorful condiment.
Ingredients
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Cranberry Sauce
- 4 cups fresh cranberries, or use frozen
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup water
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the cranberries, maple syrup, water, orange zest, and salt.
- Simmer Sauce: Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring often to prevent the maple syrup from burning.
- Cook Cranberries: Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring frequently, until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens, about 20 minutes. Remember, the sauce will thicken further as it cools.
- Adjust Flavor: Taste the sauce and add more sweetener or orange zest if desired for a balanced flavor.
- Serve: Serve the cranberry sauce warm or at room temperature alongside your favorite dishes.
Notes
- For a smoother sauce, use an immersion blender to puree after cooking.
- Maple syrup can be substituted with honey or brown sugar if preferred.
- Fresh cranberries are best, but frozen cranberries work well and do not require thawing before cooking.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- This sauce pairs perfectly with turkey, chicken, or as a spread on sandwiches.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 40 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
