RECIPESNOVEMBER 20, 2012

holiday cranberry sauce with maple + orange

Thanksgiving is only a few days away, but this last minute recipe is easy enough to add to the menu without adding extra stress or burden. I promise that this fresh, sweet, and tart sauce is worth venturing into the hectic grocery stores to grab a bag of cranberries.

Simmered in sweet maple syrup (note: not pancake syrup!) with tangy orange juice and warming cinnamon, this condiment will add a welcome pop of color and flavor to your holiday table.

Cranberry Sauce with Maple + Orange

Ingredients:

1- 12 oz package of cranberries
3/4 cup pure maple syrup
1/2 cup fresh orange juice (about 2 oranges)
1 cinnamon stick
zest from 1 orange

Procedure:

Rinse cranberries and place in a medium saucepan. Add maple syrup, orange juice, and cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and stir occasionally. Let simmer for 10 minutes, until berries burst and sauce thickens and gels. Remove from heat and stir in orange zest.