Description
This classic cranberry sauce recipe is a simple and delicious way to add a tangy-sweet burst of flavor to your holiday meals. Made with fresh cranberries, maple syrup, and a hint of orange zest, it’s perfect served warm or at room temperature as a festive accompaniment.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh cranberries
- 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. Stir gently to mix all ingredients.
- Simmer the Sauce: Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring often to prevent the maple syrup from burning. Then reduce heat to low and cook, stirring frequently, until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens, about 20 minutes. Remember the sauce will continue to thicken as it cools.
- Adjust Flavor and Serve: Taste the sauce and add more sweetener or orange zest if desired. Serve the cranberry sauce warm or at room temperature alongside your dishes.
Notes
- For a smoother sauce, you can mash the cranberries as they cook or blend the sauce briefly once cooled.
- Frozen cranberries can be used directly without thawing for convenience.
- Maple syrup can be substituted with honey or brown sugar if preferred.
- The sauce thickens more as it cools, so cook it slightly less if you prefer a thinner consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 45 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
