Maple Cranberry Sauce
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Maple Cranberry Sauce
Description
The Maple Cranberry Sauce recipe uses fresh cranberries simmered in a mixture of real maple syrup, water, and fresh orange juice. As the mixture boils and then simmers for 10 minutes, the cranberries soften and burst, thickening the sauce naturally. After cooking, orange zest is stirred in to add a fresh citrus aroma and brighten the flavor.
This sauce offers a blend of sweet and tart tastes, with the maple syrup adding depth compared to traditional sugar-sweetened versions. The texture remains somewhat chunky with softened berries, making it a hearty complement for roasted meats, turkey, or as a spread.
It is best served at room temperature or chilled once cooled, allowing the flavors to meld further. The recipe is straightforward, requiring minimal ingredients and easy preparation, fitting well with festive meals as an alternative to store-bought cranberry sauces.
Ingredients
- 1 cup maple syrup real
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup orange juice fresh
- 3 cups cranberries fresh
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
Instructions
- Bring maple syrup, water, orange juice, and cranberries to a boil in a saucepan.
- Reduce heat, and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat, and stir in orange zest.
- Pour cranberries into a serving dish, and let come to room temperature.
- Cover, and chill until ready to serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 172 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 172kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 183mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 35g | 70% |
| Vitamin A | 50IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 12.3mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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