This healthy cranberry sauce is naturally sweetened and made with only 4 ingredients! It’s perfectly sweet and tangy – great as a Thanksgiving side or holiday jam.
PREPARATION TIME:
- Prep Time: 2 Minutes
- Cook Time: 10 Minutes
- Total Time: 12 minutes
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Ingredients:
- 12 ounces (340 g) fresh or frozen cranberries*
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) fresh-squeezed orange juice* (about 1 large orange)
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) grade A maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional add-ins: ½ teaspoon orange zest, cinnamon stick, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, chopped pecans, blueberries, etc.
Instructions:
- Add all ingredients to a medium pot and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 6-8 minutes. Stir the mixture frequently to ensure nothing burns or sticks to the pan. The filling is “done” once it has thickened and most of the cranberries have popped.
- Use a fork or potato masher to pop the remainder of the cranberries, if desired. Let cool completely before serving as desired; leftovers will keep in the fridge for up to one week.
Notes:
- Cranberries: frozen cranberries work well here, but you will need to simmer them for an additional 1 to 2 minutes as they release more liquid in cooking
- Orange Juice: There isn’t a huge final difference in flavor if you use fresh or pasteurized OJ, since the mixture is being cooked. Use whatever is easier for you!
- Sweetener: maple syrup can be replaced with equal parts date syrup, vegan honey, coconut sugar, or brown sugar
