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This healthy homemade maple orange cranberry sauce is made with no artificial sugar and takes minutes to make! Made with just 3 ingredients, this sauce is sweet and tangy and perfect for Thanksgiving and the holidays.
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This week, I am sharing with you this incredibly easy orange cranberry sauce recipe. A lot of people usually use sugar to balance out the tart taste of the cranberries. I made it Paleo by using maple syrup.
This cranberry sauce tastes incredible and it’s healthy too! It’s quick to make and you only need 3 ingredients. This is a great addition to your festive Thanksgiving table.
Serve this up with your other favorite Thanksgiving sides like Garlic Roasted Potatoes and Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Make ahead: You can save some time during the Thanksgiving week by preparing this ahead of time, and refrigerating it or freezing it.
- No added sugar: This sugar-free cranberry sauce is sweetened with maple syrup so it’s a great healthy alternative as well as being vegan friendly.
- Quick: It only takes about 15 minutes to make a batch of this sweet and tangy sauce.
Ingredients for Fresh Cranberry Sauce
- Orange: We use both the zest and the juice of an orange for a bright and fresh flavor.
- Cranberries: Cranberries are a healthy addition to your table that everyone will love!
- Maple syrup: To naturally sweeten the sauce and make this paleo-friendly.
How To Make Cranberry Sauce from Scratch
- Place a medium saucepan over medium heat and add the orange juice, half of the orange zest, cranberries, and maple syrup.
- Cook, stirring occasionally until the mixture comes to a boil. Continue boiling over medium heat for about 10 minutes until the cranberries burst and break down, and the sauce thickens.
- Top with the remaining orange zest and serve warm.
TIPS FROM NELI’S KITCHEN
Recipe Notes and Tips
- This recipe for cranberry sauce serves 10 and it is easily halved and doubled.
- Cook the sauce until the cranberries start to burst.
- Don’t have the pan on too high a heat during cooking.
Can you make it ahead of time?
Once you have made the maple orange cranberry sauce, let it cool to room temperature and place it in a sealable glass or plastic container. It will keep well in the fridge for up to 4 days and can be served straight out of the fridge or warmed through on the stovetop.
Can you make this with frozen cranberries?
I prefer to make this cranberry orange sauce with fresh cranberries as there is an abundance of them this time of year. You can use frozen cranberries if you have those. The recipe remains the same, but they will take a couple of extra minutes to cook.
Can you freeze it?
Yes, this sauce freezes really well, so be sure to make a big batch to see you through the holiday season! Transfer the cooled homemade cranberry sauce to a ziplock bag or freezer-safe container and it will keep well for up to 2 months. Thaw the sauce overnight in the fridge to serve.
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Maple Orange Cranberry Sauce
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Ingredients
- Zest of 1 orange
- Juice of 1 orange
- 12 oz fresh cranberries, rinsed
- ½ cup maple syrup
Instructions
- Place medium sauce pan over medium heat and add the orange juice, half of the orange zest, cranberries and maple syrup.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture comes to a boil. Continue boiling over medium heat for about 10 minutes until the cranberries burst and break dow, and the sauce thickens.
- Top with the remaining orange zest and serve warm.
Notes
- This recipe serves 10 and it is easily halved and doubled.
- Cook the sauce until the cranberries start to burst.
- Don’t have the pan on too high a heat during cooking.
Nutrition
Nutrition Disclaimer: Nutritional values are estimates and may vary with ingredients, brands, and portion sizes. For accuracy, use your preferred nutrition calculator.
Disclaimer: The information provided in this recipe is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical or nutritional advice. I am not a doctor or a dietitian. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for personalized guidance regarding your diet or health. For more details, please read my full disclosure page.
Made this for the family and it was a hit!
So delicious! I love that it only needs a few ingredients, definitely making this for the festive season – we use a lot of cranberry sauce and this sounds SO good.
I love how easy this is! I’m not a fan of canned cranberry sauce so I’ll definitely give this a try next time we have turkey!
It’s amazing how simple and quick it is to make fresh, homemade cranberry sauce. I absolutely love the orange zest in this sauce. So yummy!
Yum! This cranberry sauce looks amazing! Love that color and the addition of the maple syrup. So perfect for the season.
I am looking forward to making this this week- I have fresh Florida oranges I can’t wait to use and LOVE cranberry- I have 2 Thanksgiving dinners so I will make enuff and freeze for next week to….I created an Organic Energy Bar this past year (we will be launching early 2017) and one of my seasonal favs is cranberry.. maybe a cranberry bar?
I wish to win!
Good luck, Kim!