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Orange Maple Cranberry Sauce with fresh apple is a bright and healthy addition to your holiday feast!  Easy, fast, and can be made ahead.   Maple-sweetened, and free of refined sugar, vegan and gluten-free!


Cranberry Sauce Recipe 

cranberries, washed

maple syrup

apple,

salt

In a pot, cook cranberries, maple syrup and a pinch of salt over medium heat, until lightly simmering and cranberries begin to pop, about 8 minutes.  It is okay if cranberries are in different stages of breaking down.  Some will be popped, some will still be whole.

Remove cranberries from heat.  Add diced apples, orange zest and chopped orange.  Mix to combine.  It will thicken as it cools.

Perfect accompaniment!

I followed this recipe exactly as written and everyone raved about the cranberry sauce with the turkey. I had planned to add a splash of orange liquor but forgot, and am glad I did. The simplicity of this recipe with the maple syrup really shines.

Thanks Tonia ❤️

Bought too much cranberries for thanksgiving so I made this again tonight! It’s so tasty with the fruit additions. My husband and I just eat this by itself as a dessert haha.

I love this cranberry sauce! It’s not too sweet and the tart cranberry flavor pops through perfectly! I often use even less maple syrup for more tartness because that’s what my husband likes best. I have also used mandarins instead of oranges. Full syrup or less, mandarins or oranges, it’s perfect!

Question: would I be able to omit the apple? I’m guessing the natural pectin in the apple helps the sauce set, but I’d like to make a sauce without the extra texture sometime. Just wondering if this would work. Thanks!

So easy and good! I had used a different recipe in years' past that was just ok, but this recipe was amazing! This year at Thanksgiving, everyone raved about how good the cranberry sauce was, whereas usually it's a side on our table that no one really talks about. Loved the texture that the apple/orange add. I used a bit less maple syrup and still found it sweet enough.

Sweet and spicy, Drunken Cranberry Sauce pairs perfectly with a traditional holiday dinner of turkey, gravy and stuffing. Ready within 15 minutes, this lightning fast side dish adds sweetness to a meal. Fresh cranberries cook with spiced rum, orange juice and brown sugar to make this delightful recipe. Drunken Cranberry Sauce is what you'll want to serve at the Thanksgiving, Christmas and holiday party tables!

Drunken Cranberry Sauce

spiced rum

orange juice

brown sugar (dark brown or light brown OK)

kosher salt

In a saucepan, combine the cranberries with the...

In a saucepan, combine the cranberries with the orange juice and brown sugar. Add a pinch of salt.

Heat over medium heat, and cook, for about...

Heat over medium heat, and cook, for about 10 minutes, or until cranberries have popped and the sauce has thickened.

Pour in the rum, and stir, cooking until...

Pour in the rum, and stir, cooking until it has evaporated. This should take 2-3 minutes, depending on how hot the sauce is.

Serve warm or cold as a side dish...

Serve warm or cold as a side dish at the holiday table.

You only need a few ingredients and 15 minutes to make the perfect cranberry sauce for your holiday feast. The cinnamon and orange zest is what makes it so good!

Cranberry Sauce Recipe

water

orange juice ((from 2 oranges))

sugar

cranberries (fresh

orange zest (optional)

(3-inch) cinnamon stick (optional)

Simmer

In a medium saucepan, bring the water, orange juice, and sugar to a simmer.

Cook

Stir in the cranberries, orange zest and cinnamon stick, if using, and salt. Bring the mixture back to a simmer. Cook, stirring and mashing the berries occasionally, until the sauce has thickened. Note that it will thicken more as it cools.

Chill

Discard the cinnamon stick and orange zest strips. Transfer to a bowl, cover and chill until you are ready to serve.

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This homemade Cranberry Sauce recipe is so quick and easy to make, with fresh cranberries, orange, and just a couple other simple ingredients. This classic side dish is a must for Thanksgiving and Christmas, and it only takes 15 minutes to make, so don't skip it!

Cranberry Sauce Step by Step Recipe Video

Here are our favorite holiday side dishes- vegan side dishes, vegetarian side dishes, fall salads and beautiful baked goods for the holiday table. Cranberry Sauce:

Thanksgiving Side Dishes: Cranberry Sauce 

Refrigerate until serving.  This will keep 3 days in the fridge.

It looks so yummy ! I would like to try these receipes .

I'm in Australia and don't do thanksgiving but would start just to have a reason to make these recipes. This has to be some of the best healthy food I've seen. Just love receiving your emails with such beautifully presented food. Thank you Sylvia.

Hi Sylvia,
I just want to let you know that I love your plant based recipes...well the ones that I have chosen to make have been an incredible tasty treat. I am going to try some of these side dishes this Thanksgiving. Can't wait.

 I am so glad to find you and keep doing what you are doing. You are truly a find. Thank you! Denise

The best Homemade Cranberry Sauce recipe you will ever make, and a must-have recipe for your holiday celebrations! This cranberry sauce with orange juice is made with only 5 ingredients in under 30 minutes, and it can be prepared ahead of time! You&#39;ll never buy canned cranberry sauce in a can again!

Best Homemade Cranberry Sauce Recipe

cranberries ((rinsed))

cinnamon

In a medium sauce-pan, whisk together water, orange juice, granulated sugar,  brown sugar and cinnamon over medium-high heat.

Once the mixture comes to a boil, gently pour cranberries into the saucepan and reduce the heat to a simmer.

Simmer the mixture uncovered for 10 - 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cranberries begin to pop. (You will hear popping noises and the berries will burst open).

Once most of the berries have popped, use  a potato masher to gently mash the cranberries. The more you mash, the smoother the mixture will be. If you prefer extra-smooth cranberry sauce, blend the mixture in a blender until smooth. 

Simmer for another 3 minutes and then turn off heat but leave the pot uncovered on top of the burner to cool and thicken for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Transfer the cranberry sauce to an airtight container to chill overnight (or for at least 6 hours).

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The best Homemade Cranberry Sauce recipe you will ever make, and a must-have recipe for your holiday celebrations! This cranberry sauce with orange juice is made with only 5 ingredients in under 30 minutes, and it can be prepared ahead of time! You'll never buy canned cranberry sauce in a can again!

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