Deliciously Simple Cranberry Sauce
A fresh and flavorful cranberry sauce that elevates your holiday table with its perfect balance of sweet and tart.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups fresh cranberries (or frozen; thaw before using)
- ½ cup maple syrup (or honey for substitution)
- ¼ cup water
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, combine cranberries, maple syrup, water, orange zest, and salt.
- Increase heat to bring the mixture to a simmer while stirring gently.
- Reduce heat to low and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring frequently until cranberries burst and sauce thickens.
- Taste and adjust sweetness with more maple syrup or orange zest if desired.
- Let it cool slightly before serving warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Can be made a week in advance and reheated before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
