Description
This easy cranberry sauce recipe is a quick and flavorful homemade condiment that’s perfect for holiday meals or anytime you want a tart and sweet complement to your dishes. Made with fresh cranberries, orange zest and juice, maple syrup, and a touch of cinnamon, it comes together in about 10 minutes on the stovetop to create a thick, jam-like sauce.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 (12-ounce) bag fresh cranberries
- Zest of 1 large orange
- 1/3 cup fresh orange juice (all the juice from the orange zested)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup raw turbinado sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Place the fresh cranberries, orange zest, orange juice, maple syrup, raw turbinado sugar, and cinnamon into a medium-sized pot.
- Cook Mixture: Set the pot over medium heat and cook the mixture for about 10 minutes.
- Stir and Mash: Stir frequently and mash the cranberries gently to break them down as they soften.
- Cook to Consistency: Continue cooking until the sauce thickens to a jam-like consistency, checking frequently to avoid burning.
- Cool and Store: Remove from heat, let cool slightly, then transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate.
Notes
- Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 10-14 days.
- Any liquid sweetener can be used, but it will slightly alter the flavor of the sauce.
- Regular cane sugar may be used as a substitute for raw turbinado sugar; ensure it’s organic and vegan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
