Eosinophilic Esophagitis Friendly Maple Cranberry Sauce with Orange & Ginger
Tart cranberries, bright citrus, warm ginger, and a touch of Ceylon cinnamon come together in a sauce that tastes far more complex than the short ingredient list suggests. Managing eosinophilic esophagitis often means scrutinizing every condiment label for trigger ingredients, and store-bought cranberry sauces are notorious for sneaking in additives, artificial flavors, or allergens that make them off-limits. This version keeps things clean and straightforward — every ingredient is whole, recognizable, and easy to verify. Fresh orange juice and zest do the heavy lifting on flavor, while maple syrup and honey provide natural sweetness without refined sugar or corn syrup. The fresh ginger adds a gentle warmth that makes the whole sauce feel lively rather than flat. It thickens beautifully as it cools, so you end up with a glossy, spoonable sauce that works on everything from a holiday plate to a simple weeknight meal. Simple to make and even easier to trust, this is the kind of recipe worth keeping on repeat.
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8 servings
- 12 oz fresh or frozen cranberries
- ½ cup fresh orange juice (from about 2 oranges)
- ¼ cup water
- 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ½ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- 1 tsp orange zest
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
Instructions
- 1
Combine the cranberries, orange juice, and water in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries begin to burst and release their liquid, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Stir in the maple syrup, honey, ginger, Ceylon cinnamon, and sea salt. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens and most of the cranberries have broken down, about 8–10 minutes. Watch the heat — the sugars can scorch quickly once the liquid reduces; lower the flame if the sauce begins to spit or stick.
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