Maple Cranberry Sauce

The tastiest cranberry sauce that's a crowd pleaser for the holidays or anytime you want the perfection addition to a cozy meal. This recipe comes to us from the folks at Two Peas & Their Pod.

Cranberry sauce in a white bowl, surrounded by fresh cranberries.
Prep Time:  
5 mins
Cook Time:  
20 mins
Total Time:  
25 mins
Serves:  
8
Primary Meal:  
Side Dish
Dietary Restrictions: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

What You’ll Need

Instructions

  1. Rinse cranberries in cold water and pick over for any that should be composted.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine the cranberries, maple syrup, orange zest, orange juice, and water.
  3. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, lower the heat to a simmer. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries have broken down and thickened, about 20 minutes. (Your sauce will continue to thicken as it cools.)
  4. Remove from heat and add in the optional cinnamon.
  5. Let cool completely and then transfer to a clean container in the refrigerator.

Tips

  1. This sauce will keep in the fridge for up to 10 days, or you can freeze it for up to 4 months.
  2. To change it up, try adding two peeled and diced apples before cooking the sauce down.