Step 1

Preheat the oven or toaster oven to 425°F. If cooking with a toaster oven use the bottom rack placement and select the BAKE setting.

Step 2

Add the cranberries to a 1.5-Quart oven-safe baking dish and set aside.

Step 3

In a small bowl whisk together the maple syrup, vinegar, orange peel, orange juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.

Step 4

Pour the mixture over the cranberries and stir well.

Step 5

Cover the pan and add to the heated oven. Every 5 minutes, carefully remove the cover and stir the cranberries. Once most of the cranberries have popped (about 14 to 16 minutes) remove the pan from the oven.

Step 6

Allow the cranberries to sit uncovered for at least 5 minutes, the sauce will thicken as it cools.

Step 7

Once cooled, give the sauce a final stir, and dig in!