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Zesty Maple Orange Cranberry Sauce

Brighten Your Feast with Zesty Maple Orange Cranberry Sauce

Discover the vibrant flavors of Zesty Maple Orange Cranberry Sauce, a homemade delight perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 12 oz cranberries Fresh or frozen cranberries, rinsed.
  • 1 cup maple syrup Opt for pure maple syrup for richer flavor.
  • ½ cup orange juice Freshly squeezed for best flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest Grated from a fresh orange.
  • 1 pinch cayenne or crushed red pepper flakes Optional for added spice.

Equipment

  • medium saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Zesty Maple Orange Cranberry Sauce
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine cranberries, maple syrup, and orange juice. Stir gently and set to medium heat.
  2. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, until cranberries pop and mixture thickens, about 5 minutes.
  3. Continue cooking for an additional 10-15 minutes until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in orange zest and a pinch of spices if desired.
  5. Cool the sauce at room temperature for about 15-20 minutes.
  6. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight to enhance flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 13gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 20mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.2mg

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh ingredients and adjust sweetness to personal preference. Store properly in the fridge for up to a week.

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