Cranberry Sauce with Orange Juice and Maple Syrup Recipe
This vibrant cranberry sauce recipe is a classic accompaniment for holiday meals or any time you want a sweet and tangy condiment. Made with fresh cranberries, orange juice, sugar, and a touch of maple syrup, it offers a perfect balance of tartness and sweetness, with optional orange peel for added brightness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 1.5 cups 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 12 ounces Fresh Cranberries – 1 bag
- 1 cup Orange Juice
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup
- Optional: Orange peel for added flavor brightness
Instructions
- Combine Sugar and Orange Juice: In a medium-size saucepan, mix the sugar and orange juice together and cook over medium heat until the mixture begins to simmer.
- Cook Cranberries: Add the fresh cranberries to the saucepan and continue cooking for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until most of the cranberries have popped and the sauce thickens.
- Stir in Maple Syrup: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the maple syrup to add depth and sweetness to the sauce.
- Cool and Chill: Allow the cranberry sauce to cool for 30 minutes at room temperature, then transfer it to a bowl and chill it in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Notes
- The optional orange peel adds a bright citrus flavor to the sauce, enhancing its complexity.
- Be sure to stir frequently to prevent the sauce from sticking to the pan as it cooks.
- This sauce stores well and can be refrigerated for up to a week.
- Adjust the sweetness by reducing or increasing the sugar to your taste.
Keywords: cranberry sauce, holiday sauce, fresh cranberries, sweet and tangy sauce, Thanksgiving sauce
