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Homemade Cranberry Sauce
Lisa

Homemade Cranberry Sauce

There is only 3 simple ingredients in this sauce and it is ready in no more than 20 minutes!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Course: condiment, sauce, vegan
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Cup Fresh Cranberries Can use frozen cranberries.
  • 1/2 Cup Fresh Orange Juice
  • 1/2 Cup Real Maple Syrup

Method
 

  1. Clean and drain the fresh cranberries. If using frozen, skip this step.
  2. In a medium sauce pan add the orange juice, maple syrup and the cranberries.
  3. Cook everything at a medium high heat until comes to a boil.
  4. Turn down the heat to a simmer.
  5. Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes and stir frequently.
  6. After the 15 minutes, remove from the heat to cool.
  7. The sauce will thickens as it cools.
  8. Once cooled serve or pour into a covered glass container for storing.

Notes

Recipe Notes
I do like to smash the berries along the side of the pan while they are cooking, this helps to thicken the sauce and break down the berries faster.
Can you freeze the left overs?
Yes! My mother and I have been doing this for years, we freeze our sauce in little jelly jars.
 
Here are a few different ways you too can enjoy this cranberry sauce.
Try it on top of cheese and crackers.
As a spread on your sandwich.
Replace your jelly with the sauce on your toast.
As a topping for a bowl of oatmeal or yogurt.
Top your pancakes or waffles.
And of course as a side to your Thanksgiving meal.