This is so simple and the finished product is very tasty!
I used this recipe from Gracious Pantry but adjusted a few things to fit what I had in my pantry.
Cranberry Sauce
12 oz. bag of fresh cranberries (approx. 3 1/4 cups)
1/2 cup maple syrup
1 tsp cinnamon
zest of one large orange
1 cup water
Place cranberries in pan with water. Stir in maple syrup, cinnamon and zest.
Bring to a boil over medium high heat. Simmer on medium till liquid is reduced. This will take 15-20 minutes or so. Be patient and stir often. The longer it cooks the more it will thicken (the berries will pop, making it fun!)
Let cool completely.
Makes about 1 – 1/4 cups
*I froze mine to use on Thanksgiving and it was a big hit!
*I made two batches one with honey and the 2nd with maple syrup. I prefer the maple version. It just had an added depth and overall better taste.
*This recipe may seem sour to those of you who are used to sweets. I've been off sugar for a while now so this recipe allowed the flavor of the cranberries, cinnamon and orange to burst through without all the overly sweetness of canned cranberry sauce. But you can add more "sweet" if you prefer!
Let me know how it turns out for you!
and
Happy Thanksgiving...a few days late.
MadCounty Mama
