Description
This classic homemade cranberry sauce combines fresh cranberries with maple syrup and orange zest for a tangy, sweet complement to your holiday meals. Easy to prepare with simple ingredients, it’s perfect served warm or at room temperature.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh cranberries
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 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 Mixture: Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring often to prevent the maple syrup from burning.
- Cook Cranberries: Reduce 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 to suit your preference.
- Serve: Serve the cranberry sauce warm or at room temperature alongside your favorite dishes.
Notes
- For a sweeter sauce, add an additional 1-2 tablespoons of maple syrup during cooking.
- Use frozen cranberries if fresh are not available; no need to thaw before cooking.
- Orange zest adds a bright citrus flavor; you can substitute with lemon zest if preferred.
- The sauce can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Thicken the sauce longer for a chunkier texture or less for a more liquid consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 recipe
- Calories: 50 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
