Easy Cranberry Sauce (Naturally Sweetened)
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Ingredients
- 300 g fresh cranberries
- 150 ml maple syrup
- 100 ml water
- 90 g fresh orange juice
- 2 cm piece fresh ginger, peeled
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 cloves
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients in a saucepan: the cranberries, orange juice, maple syrup, water, ginger, cinnamon stick, and cloves.
- Bring everything to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer until the cranberries soften and begin to pop, around 15–20 minutes.
- Remove the ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.
- Let the sauce cool completely.
- Transfer into sterilised jars and seal tightly.
Notes
- This recipe makes 1 medium jar (about 350–400g) and serves 8–10 as a condiment.
- Suitable for both Christmas and Thanksgiving, with a bright, naturally sweetened flavour.
- You can use frozen or fresh cranberries — both work the same.
- The sauce thickens as it cools; simmer a little longer if you prefer it thicker.
- Delicious with Christmas dinner, turkey sandwiches, cheese boards, or spooned over yoghurt.