Best 2 Orange Maple Cranberry Sauce Recipes
Spiced with cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg, orange maple cranberry sauce is a delightful dish that is perfect for special occasions such as Thanksgiving and Christmas. The combination of sweet and tangy flavors makes it an ideal complement to a variety of dishes. It can be served as a condiment for poultry, pork, or lamb, or it can be used as a topping for pancakes, waffles, or ice cream. With its vibrant color and festive taste, orange maple cranberry sauce is sure to be a hit at any gathering.
Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!
ORANGE MAPLE CRANBERRY SAUCE
Sweetened with pure maple syrup instead of refined sugar, this easy homemade cranberry sauce recipe is a healthier spin on the favorite Thanksgiving condiment. We love the subtle seasonal flavors that the orange and cinnamon impart.
Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Rinse the cranberries. Discard any mushy or underripe berries and stems.
- Place a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat and add the cranberries, 1/3 cup pure maple syrup, orange zest, orange juice, water, and cinnamon stick. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture comes to a boil. Continue boiling over medium heat until the berries burst and break down, forming a sauce, 15-20 minutes.
- Taste for sweetness. If it's too tart, add more syrup - a tablespoon at a time - until the sauce tastes sweet enough for you.
- Remove from the heat and let cool. Spoon into your serving container to serve or store in an airtight container, refrigerated, for 3-4 days. You can also freeze your cranberry sauce for up to 2 months - I do this every Thanksgiving! Just place the sauce in an airtight container or zipper freezer bag and transfer to the freezer. Move to the fridge to thaw about 24-48 hours before the big meal.
CRANBERRY-ORANGE-MAPLE SAUCE
Provided by Nancy Harmon Jenkins
Categories easy, condiments, sauces and gravies
Time 15m
Yield 4 - 5 cups
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix sugar with water and bring to boil. Simmer over moderately high heat for about 5 minutes, or until liquid becomes slightly syrupy.
- Add cranberries and simmer an additional 5 minutes, or until berries begin to pop. Add orange rind, juice, maple syrup and ginger and simmer another 2 to 3 minutes.
- Pour sauce into hot, sterilized jars. Sauce will keep in refrigerator two to three weeks. It may be frozen for longer storage.
Tips:
- Use fresh cranberries. Fresh cranberries are tarter and more flavorful than frozen cranberries, and they will hold their shape better in the sauce.
- Don't overcook the sauce. The sauce should be cooked until the cranberries have softened and popped, but not so long that they become mushy.
- Add a little citrus zest. A little bit of orange or lemon zest can brighten up the flavor of the sauce.
- Use a good quality maple syrup. The quality of the maple syrup you use will have a big impact on the flavor of the sauce. Look for a dark, amber-colored maple syrup with a robust flavor.
- Make the sauce ahead of time. The sauce can be made up to 2 weeks ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator. When you're ready to serve, simply reheat it over low heat.
Conclusion:
Orange-maple cranberry sauce is a delicious and versatile side dish that is perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any other special occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. Whether you like it tart, sweet, or somewhere in between, this sauce is sure to please everyone at your table.
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