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5 from 3 votes

Maple Syrup Cranberry Sauce

This homemade maple syrup cranberry sauce is so delicious and easy to make, you'll wonder why you ever used canned! Serve as a side dish at Thanksgiving or Christmas paired with mashed potatoes, stuffing, brussels sprouts and other holiday favourites.
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time17 minutes
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: Amercian
Diet: Vegan
Servings: 16 servings
Author: Deryn Macey

Ingredients

  • 1 12 oz 340 g package of whole fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • optional: 1 navel orange to make 1 tsp orange zest and add a squeeze of orange juice

Instructions

  • Add the cranberries and maple syrup to a medium-sized saucepan and bring to a light boil over medium high heat, stirring often. If you're using the orange, squeeze in the juice from half the navel orange and add the orange zest.
  • Once the mixture comes to a boil, reduce the heat to low and continue cooking until the cranberries have burst and broken down and the sauce is thickened to your preference, about 10-12 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and let cool completely at room temperature.
  • If serving soon, transfer it to a serving dish and chill in the fridge until you're ready to serve. If storing for later, transfer to a sealable container and store in the fridge for up to 1 week.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tbsp | Calories: 36kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 0.1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 41mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 0.9IU | Vitamin C: 4.3mg | Calcium: 12.5mg | Iron: 0.1mg