Description
Maple Sweetened Cranberry Sauce is a delightful blend of tart fresh cranberries and rich pure maple syrup, creating a vibrant and delicious condiment perfect for any meal. With its stunning ruby-red color and sweet-tart flavor, this sauce elevates holiday feasts, pairs beautifully with savory dishes, and makes a fantastic topping for pancakes. Easy to prepare with just a few ingredients, it’s bound to become a family favorite year-round.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz (340g) fresh cranberries
- 3/4 cup (180ml) pure maple syrup
- 1/2 cup (120ml) water
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Rinse fresh cranberries under cold water and remove any stems or bad berries.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine cranberries, water, maple syrup, orange zest, and salt. Stir well to coat all the berries.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for about 10-15 minutes until most cranberries burst and the sauce thickens slightly.
- Taste the sauce and adjust sweetness by adding more maple syrup if desired.
- Remove from heat and let cool before transferring to a serving bowl. Serve warm or chilled.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg