Cranberry Sauce
Total Time
25 mins
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Rating
5 out of 5 stars
(24)
Ingredients
8 servings
- 4 cups fresh cranberries, or use frozen
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup water
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- Pinch of salt
How would you rate this recipe?
Preparation
Step 1
In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the cranberries, maple syrup, water, orange zest, and salt. Bring to a simmer, stirring often so that the maple syrup doesn't burn.
Step 2
Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring frequently, until the cranberries burst and their juices thicken, 15 to 20 minutes, keeping in mind that the sauce will continue to thicken as it cools. Taste and add more sweetener or orange zest, if desired.
Step 3
Serve warm or at room temperature.
Step 4
Save recipe for the next time?
Chef's notes
Cranberry sauce thickens as it sits, so take it off the heat slightly before it reaches your desired consistency.
It's not just for Thanksgiving. Try using it as a topping for pancakes, waffles, or overnight oats, or swirl it into yogurt with granola.
Make it your own. There are so many fun ways to change up this sauce! Replace the water with fresh orange juice for a stronger orange flavor, or for a sweeter sauce, add other fresh fruits like a peeled and diced apple or pear cooked in.
