Maple Orange Cranberry Sauce
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Maple Orange Cranberry Sauce
Description
Maple Orange Cranberry Sauce combines fresh cranberries with freshly squeezed orange juice and zest, along with maple syrup as the sweetener. The ingredients are gently boiled together in a medium saucepan until the cranberries burst and the mixture thickens, enhancing the natural tartness of the cranberries with bright citrus notes and rich maple sweetness. Half of the orange zest is cooked within the sauce, while the remainder tops the finished dish for extra aromatic freshness.
The sauce achieves a rich texture through simmering, with softened cranberries breaking down yet still providing slight bursts throughout. This cooking method ensures a balanced combination of tart, sweet, and citrus flavors without overpowering any one component.
Typically served warm, this sauce complements poultry, pork, and holiday dishes, or can be used as a spread or topping. Adjusting the recipe in proportion allows easy scaling without affecting the flavor balance.
Ingredients
- orange zest of 1
- orange juice juice of 1 orange
- 12 oz cranberries rinsed, fresh
- ½ cup maple syrup
Instructions
- Place medium sauce pan over medium heat and add the orange juice, half of the orange zest, cranberries and maple syrup.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture comes to a boil. Continue boiling over medium heat for about 10 minutes until the cranberries burst and break dow, and the sauce thickens.
- Top with the remaining orange zest and serve warm.
Notes
- This recipe serves approximately 10 and can be easily halved or doubled to suit your needs.
- Cook the sauce until most cranberries start to burst to ensure proper thickening and flavor release.
- Use medium heat and avoid too high a temperature to prevent burning or uneven cooking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 62 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 56g | |
| Calories | 62kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 14.3g | 5% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 5% |
| Sugar | 11.1g | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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