Cranberry sauce may not be the star of the Thanksgiving table, but it definitely wins the best supporting role category.
Simply put, you can’t have Thanksgiving without cranberry sauce. And don’t forget about all the leftovers; it’s essential for those. So if you’re looking for a quick and easy cranberry sauce recipe without any refined ingredients, look no further. This is a winner:)
This tastes way better than store-bought; no more nasty canned jellied cylinder-shaped cranberry gloop on a plate! It adds a beautiful burst of color and just enough of a tart taste to bring some balance to the Thanksgiving table.
What’s in this Cranberry Sauce?
- Lots of cranberries
- Maple syrup
- Zest and juice of an orange
- Zest and juice of a lemon
- An apple
Can I make it in advance and does it freeze?
- You can whip this up 5 days in advance, and it will sit happily in the fridge.
- Yes! You can absolutely freeze this.
I think it’s a shame fresh cranberries only seem to be available around Thanksgiving; I tend to hoard them when available and freeze them, this way whenever the craving for cranberry sauce sets in I can satisfy it.
What equipment do I need to make this Cranberry Sauce?
A fabulous saucepan that will last forever!
This Cranberry Sauce will be a deliciously healthy asset to your Thanksgiving table. Happy Holidays and Happy Healthy Cooking!
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Cranberry Sauce
An essential side dish to the Thanksgiving Feast!
Ingredients
1, 12-oz bag of fresh cranberries, washed
1 cup of maple syrup
Zest and juice of an orange
Zest and juice of a lemon
1 apple (I used Gala), peeled, cored, and diced
Instructions
Place the cranberries in a heavy bottom pan with 1, 3/4 cups water and heat until the cranberry skins start to pop open.
Add the sugar, lemon and orange zests, juices and diced apple. Cook at a simmer for a further 15 minutes.
Remove from heat, allow to cool a little before storing for up to 5 days in the fridge. The sauce becomes thicker as it sits in the fridge.
If you’ve whipped up this Cranberry Sauce or any other recipe, please do rate the recipe and leave me a comment below; I would love to hear from you!
Happy Cooking,
Mary X