Pistachio Free Maple Cranberry Sauce with Orange & Ginger
Cranberry sauce is one of those dishes that looks simple on the surface but can go sideways fast — scorched sugars, a one-note sweetness, or that gelatinous wobble straight from a can. This version sidesteps all of that with a genuinely thoughtful combination of fresh orange juice, pure maple syrup, honey, and a hit of grated ginger that gives the whole thing a bright, warming depth. Ceylon cinnamon adds a softer, more floral spice than the standard variety, and the orange zest stirred in at the end keeps everything tasting fresh and alive. The sauce thickens naturally as it cools, so what looks a little loose in the pan sets up beautifully into a glossy, spoonable condiment. Every ingredient here is straightforward and whole, so there's no need to squint at a label wondering what's hiding in a store-bought jar. It works just as well spooned over roasted poultry as it does alongside a cheese board or stirred into yogurt the next morning.
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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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