ORANGE MAPLE CRANBERRY SAUCE (KITCHEN TREATY)

Orange Maple Cranberry Sauce (Kitchen Treaty) image

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups Fresh or Frozen Cranberries
1/3 cup Pure Maple Syrup
1 tablespoon Orange Zest
1/2 cup Orange Juice
1/2 cup Water
1 stick Cinnamon Stick

Steps:

Rinse the cranberries. Discard any mushy or underripe berries and stems
Place a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat and add the cranberries, 1/3 cup pure maple syrup, orange zest, orange juice, water, and cinnamon stick. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture comes to a boil. Continue boiling over medium heat until the berries burst and break down, forming a sauce, 15-20 minutes
Taste for sweetness. If it's too tart, add more syrup - a tablespoon at a time - until the sauce tastes sweet enough for you
Remove from the heat and let cool. Spoon into your serving container to serve or store in an airtight container, refrigerated, for 3-4 days. You can also freeze your cranberry sauce for up to 2 months - I do this every Thanksgiving! Just place the sauce in an airtight container or zipper freezer bag and transfer to the freezer. Move to the fridge to thaw about 24-48 hours before the big meal