The tart flavors of cranberries mixed in with mildly sweet maple syrup is a match made in heaven. Make it fast and flavorful, and serve it with plenty of Thanksgiving Veggie Sides like Rosemary Mashed Potatoes, Garlic Butter Green Beans, Sweet Potato Soufflé, and Maple Roasted Carrots. It goes without saying – this healthier cranberry sauce is going to outperform store-bought canned cranberry sauce any day. While it is a great addition to your Thanksgiving table and Christmas dinner, you can enjoy it any time of year!
Ingredients You Will Need
The ingredient list for this maple syrup cranberry sauce recipe is simple and straightforward. Take a trip to the grocery store and gather together fresh cranberries, pure maple syrup, water, fresh orange juice, a cinnamon stick, and orange zest.
How to Make This Recipe?
This Refined Sugar-Free Cranberry Sauce couldn’t be any easier to make. All it takes is a quick simmer on the stove, and you have a homemade maple cranberry sauce right before your eyes. Here’s how to do it:
Make ahead: Cook the cranberry maple syrup sauce as directed, cool it completely, and transfer it to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Storage: Whether freshly made or looking to get ahead, the cranberry sauce will keep in the fridge for up to one week. Freeze: Once cool, store the cranberry sauce made with maple syrup in a freezer-safe airtight container. Label, date, and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw: Thaw the frozen cranberry sauce overnight in the fridge.
Leftover turkey sandwich: Use it as a jam-like spread on leftover turkey sandwiches. Over vanilla yogurt: Fresh cranberry sauce is an excellent breakfast when served over Vanilla Yogurt (or oatmeal) and topped off with Chunky Granola Butternut squash bruschetta: Layer it on Butternut Squash Bruschetta for a fall-inspired appetizer. Waffles: Spread it on warm Overnight Yeasted Waffles or Almond Waffles.
