The BEST Cranberry Sauce Recipe
The BEST Cranberry Sauce Recipe you'll ever taste! Our cranberry sauce is infused with hints of cinnamon, star anise, and orange. It also has a subtle taste of caramel from the maple syrup, making it a very special and delicious addition to your thanksgiving dinner, plus so much more!
Servings: 14
Calories: 70kcal
Ingredients
- 12 ounces fresh or frozen cranberries
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 orange zested and juiced
- 3 whole star anise
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Stir.
- Once mixture has come to a boil, turn heat down to medium-low and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes or until the cranberries have cooked down and the sauce has thickened. Stir frequently.
- Remove from heat and allow the cranberry sauce to cool. The sauce will thicken more as it cools.
- Remove cinnamon sticks and star anise. Serve.
Notes
**Makes about 1 3/4 cups**
**Each serving is 2 tablespoons**
Make Ahead Instructions
Once the cranberry sauce has cooled completely, transfer it to an airtight jar and refrigerate until ready to use (for up to 2 weeks). It can be used straight from the refrigerator. It can also be transfer to a saucepan and simmered for 5 minutes to heat through.
If our cranberry sauce is properly canned, it can be stored in a cool, dry place (away from direct sunlight) for up to 6 months. Once the jar is opened it should be refrigerated and consumed within 2 weeks.
Nutrition
Calories: 70kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 84mg | Potassium: 55mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 38IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 0.2mg