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Maple Orange Cranberry Sauce

This is not your run-of-the-mill cranberry sauce. The flavors are so bright and absolutely delicious. The Loon's not even a fan of cranberry sauce, and he couldn't stop eating this when I first made it. You can also make a day before the big feast, of weeks or a month or so, too, if you freeze it. Holiday Side Dish Perfection!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 184 kcal
Course: Side Dish

Ingredients

  • 12 oz. cranberries fresh or frozen, about 3 cups
  • 1 cup maple syrup pure
  • ⅓ cup orange juice
  • ⅓ cup cranberry juice not cocktail
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest plus more for garnish

Instructions

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  1. Combine the cranberries, maple syrup, orange juice, cranberry juice and orange zest in a medium-size saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  2. Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer, stirring occasionally, just until the cranberries burst, about 5 – 10 minutes.
  3. Turn down the heat to medium-low and continue cooking over lower heat until the juice is thick, about 10 minutes.
  4. Turn off the heat. Allow to cool, and then chill in the fridge until ready to serve. It should have a nice jelly-like consistency.
  5. Garnish with extra orange zest.

Notes

  • Fresh cranberries can usually be found at well-stocked supermarkets in the produce section in plastic bags.
  • Use additional orange zest, if desired. We usually go with about 1 tbsp. 
  • Be sure to use pure maple syrup, not pancake syrup!
  • Can be made up 1 one day in advance.  Keep in the fridge until ready to serve.  Can be frozen for up to 1 month. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 184kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 46g (15%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 6mg (0%) Potassium 207mg (6%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 37g (74%) Vitamin A 62IU (1%) Vitamin C 16mg (18%) Calcium 63mg (6%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 184

% Daily Value*

Calories 184kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 46g 15%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 6mg 0%
Potassium 207mg 4%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 37g 74%
Vitamin A 62IU 1%
Vitamin C 16mg 18%
Calcium 63mg 6%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.