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Sweet & Tangy Maple Cranberry Sauce!

Sweet & Tangy Maple Cranberry Sauce!

Whip up this easy maple cranberry sauce with fresh orange zest for a perfectly sweet and tangy holiday side dish.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 110
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 (12-ounce) bag fresh or frozen cranberries (rinsed and picked over)
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup (or more to taste)
  • 1/3 cup water
  • juice and zest of one fresh orange (about 1/4 cup juice)
  • zest of one fresh orange

Method
 

  1. Combine all ingredients (cranberries, maple syrup, water, orange juice, and zest) in a medium saucepan and stir to combine.
  2. Heat over medium-high heat until the mixture reaches a simmer. Reduce heat and simmer for 8-10 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened and reached your desired consistency. Keep in mind that it will also thicken a bit more as it cools.
  3. Taste the sauce and add extra maple syrup, if needed, to achieve your preferred sweetness.
  4. Serve this cranberry sauce warm or let it cool completely in the refrigerator until chilled before serving cold. Enjoy!

Notes

Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.