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The BEST Cranberry Sauce Recipe
The BEST Cranberry Sauce Recipe you'll ever taste! Our cranberry sauce is infused with hints of cinnamon, star anise, and orange. It also has a subtle taste of caramel from the maple syrup, making it a very special and delicious addition to your thanksgiving dinner, plus so much more!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 14
Calories: 70 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 12 ounces fresh or frozen cranberries
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 orange zested and juiced
- 3 whole star anise
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Stir.
- Once mixture has come to a boil, turn heat down to medium-low and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes or until the cranberries have cooked down and the sauce has thickened. Stir frequently.
- Remove from heat and allow the cranberry sauce to cool. The sauce will thicken more as it cools.
- Remove cinnamon sticks and star anise. Serve.
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Notes
- **Makes about 1 3/4 cups**
- **Each serving is 2 tablespoons**
- Make Ahead Instructions
- Once the cranberry sauce has cooled completely, transfer it to an airtight jar and refrigerate until ready to use (for up to 2 weeks). It can be used straight from the refrigerator. It can also be transfer to a saucepan and simmered for 5 minutes to heat through.
- If our cranberry sauce is properly canned, it can be stored in a cool, dry place (away from direct sunlight) for up to 6 months. Once the jar is opened it should be refrigerated and consumed within 2 weeks.
Nutrition Information
Calories
70kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
0.3g
(1%)
Fat
0.1g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.01g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.02g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.03g
Sodium
84mg
(4%)
Potassium
55mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Vitamin A
38IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
18mg
(2%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 14Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 70
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 70kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 0.3g | 1% |
| Fat | 0.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Sodium | 84mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 55mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 38IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.