Best 10 Maple Spiced Cranberry Sauce Recipes

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Preparing maple spiced cranberry sauce remains a timeless tradition during the holiday season. A delectable combination of sweet, tart, and aromatic flavors, this sauce is sure to be an exquisite accompaniment to your dishes. With the right balance of spices and the addition of pure maple syrup, you can create a sauce that will bring a touch of elegance to any table.

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MAPLE CRANBERRY SAUCE



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This delicious Maple Cranberry Sauce recipe is quick and easy to make in about 10 minutes. See notes above for possible variations and ingredients that you can also add in.

Provided by Ali

Time 12m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (12-ounce) bag fresh or frozen cranberries, rinsed and picked over
1/3 cup maple syrup, or more to taste
1/3 cup water
juice and zest of one fresh orange (about 1/4 cup juice)

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan and stir to combine.
  • Heat over medium-high heat until the mixture reaches a simmer. Reduce heat and simmer for 8-10 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened and reached your desired consistency. (Keep in mind that it will also thicken a bit more as it cools.)
  • Taste and add extra maple syrup, if needed.
  • You can either serve this cranberry sauce warm or let it cool in the refrigerator until chilled and then serve it cold.

MAPLE SPICED CRANBERRY SAUCE



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Homemade cranberry sauce cranked up a notch, with pure maple syrup and brown sugar, lemon zest, and a litany of warming, elevating spices.

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 ounces about 3 cups fresh cranberries, picked over, shriveled cranberries discarded
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup pure maple syrup + more to taste
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
Zest from 1 medium lemon (save a little zest for the garnish if desired)
1 3-inch cinnamon stick
4 green cardamom pods
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
Pinch ground cloves

Steps:

  • Set a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add water, 1/3 cup pure maple syrup, and remaining ingredients. Stir to combine. Bring to a low bowl and cook, stirring occasionally, until most of the berries have burst and a sauce has formed, about 12 minutes. Taste and add additional pure maple syrup if desired (some cranberries are tarter than others, so you may need more than the recipe calls for). Remove from heat.
  • Remove cinnamon sticks and cardamom pods. The pods should be easy to spot because they swell and lighten up when cooking.
  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to serve, for up to 10 days. Or place in the freezer for up to 3 months.

SPIKED CRANBERRY SAUCE



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     condiment

Time 5m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

One 14-ounce can cranberry sauce, chilled
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 tablespoon port
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme, plus 1 sprig, for garnish
Zest of 1/2 orange plus juice of 1 orange

Steps:

  • Tip the cranberry sauce into a bowl, add the maple syrup, port, chopped thyme and orange zest and juice and stir through. Garnish with a sprig of thyme.

MAPLE SYRUP CRANBERRY SAUCE



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Wonderful cranberry sauce!

Provided by cads550

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Cranberry Sauce Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup water
1 cup maple syrup
1 (12 ounce) bag fresh cranberries
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 dash lemon juice
1 tablespoon brandy

Steps:

  • Combine water and maple syrup in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Add cranberries to syrup mixture and cook at a boil until berries pop, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir brown sugar and lemon juice into cranberries until brown sugar is completely dissolved. Mix in brandy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178.9 calories, Carbohydrate 44.3 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 7.7 mg, Sugar 35.7 g

MAPLE-HONEY CRANBERRY SAUCE



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This recipe is simple, quick and a family favorite. It's delicious as a garnish for turkey or other meat entrees. I'll often make a double batch so we have extra to spread on toast or even use as a topping on desserts. -Rebecca Israel, Mansfield, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup honey
1 tablespoon grated orange zest

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the cranberries, syrup, honey and orange zest. Cook over medium heat until the berries pop, about 15 minutes. Cover and store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 64 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 2mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges

THE NEW BASICS MAPLE CRANBERRY SAUCE



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This recipe comes from The New Basics Cookbook by Julee Rosso & Sheila Lukins. I never liked cranberry sauce until I tried this one! I've lived outside Canada since 1997 so it is sometimes a challenge to find the cranberries (so then we do without cranberry sauce for Thanksgiving) and other times it is difficult to find the raspberry-cranberry juice but another juice is easily substituted.

Provided by SusannaGail

Categories     Sauces

Time 15m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

12 ounces fresh cranberries, well rinsed
1 cup maple syrup
1 cup cranberry-raspberry juice
1 orange, zest of (from one orange)
1 cup walnut halves

Steps:

  • Note - I usually use frozen cranberries and they work just fine in this recipe.
  • Combine all ingredients except the walnuts in a heavy saucepan and bring to a boil. Cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes until the cranberries pop open.
  • Skim off the foam and stir in the walnuts. Allow to cool. Keep covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.3, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 3.9, Carbohydrate 27.7, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 20.9, Protein 1.9

MAPLE GINGER CRANBERRY SAUCE



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This is a modern twist on a classic that is not overly sweet. Refrigerate until ready to use. Can be served warm or cold.

Provided by Danielle Walquist Lynch

Categories     Side Dish

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup apple cider
1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries
½ cup orange juice
⅓ cup maple syrup
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Cook and stir apple cider in a saucepan over medium-low heat until cider is reduced by half, about 10 minutes.
  • Combine reduced apple cider, cranberries, orange juice, maple syrup, ginger, allspice, and cinnamon in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until cranberries have burst and sauce is thickened, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78.6 calories, Carbohydrate 20 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 0.3 g, Sodium 5.8 mg, Sugar 14.4 g

CRANBERRY-MAPLE SAUCE



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Categories     Sauce     Christmas     Thanksgiving     Cranberry     Fall     Maple Syrup     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes about 4 2/3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 12-ounce packages fresh cranberries
1 1/2 cups pure maple syrup
1 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
1/2 cup water
3/4 teaspoon maple extract

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in heavy large saucepan. Bring to boil, stirring often. Reduce heat to medium; simmer until cranberries pop, stirring often, about 12 minutes. Transfer to bowl. Cool completely. (Can be made 5 days ahead. Cover; chill.)

SPICED MAPLE CRANBERRY SAUCE



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This was terrific and the maple syrup gave it some sweetness, but not the over sweet taste that happens with regular sugar. Recipe courtesy of Eating Well November 2020.

Provided by AmyZoe

Categories     Sauces

Time 40m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 medium orange
12 ounces fresh cranberries or 12 ounces frozen cranberries
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup pure maple syrup

Steps:

  • Remove 2 teaspoons orange zest and squeeze 1/4 cup juice from orange.
  • In a medium saucepan combine orange juice, cranberries, water, applesauce, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. Bring just to boiling and reduce heat.
  • Simmer 15 minutes or until most of the cranberries pop and mixture is slightly thick, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Stir in maple syrup and orange zest. Cover and chill at least 30 minutes.
  • Pour half of the sauce into a blender or food processor and cover and blend or process until smooth. Stir pureed sauce into the pureed sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 58.9, Fat 0.1, Sodium 2.7, Carbohydrate 15.3, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 11.2, Protein 0.3

MAPLE CRANBERRY SAUCE



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My mother insists I bring this simple cranberry sauce every Thanksgiving. Maple syrup adds a pleasant sweetness people don't expect.-:Mathilda Navias, Tiffin, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 2-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries
1-1/2 cups maple syrup
1/3 cup water

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 5mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh cranberries for the best flavor and texture.
  • If you don't have maple syrup, you can substitute brown sugar or granulated sugar.
  • Add a pinch of salt to the sauce to balance out the sweetness.
  • You can also add other spices to the sauce, such as cinnamon, nutmeg, or ginger.
  • Cook the sauce over low heat so that it doesn't burn.
  • Let the sauce cool slightly before serving so that it thickens.
  • Serve the sauce with roasted turkey, chicken, or pork.
  • You can also use the sauce as a topping for pancakes, waffles, or ice cream.

Conclusion:

Maple-spiced cranberry sauce is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be enjoyed with a variety of dishes. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you are serving it with a holiday meal or a casual weeknight dinner, this sauce is sure to be a hit.

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