Simple Cranberry Sauce
Servings
6
Prep Time
2 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 1 pound bag fresh cranberries
- 1 1/2 teaspoons orange zest (from 1 orange)
- 1 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1 cinnamon stick (broken in half)
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients together in a medium saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon.
- Turn the burner off. Using the back of your spoon, lightly mash the cranberries to desired consistency. Remove and discard the cinnamon sticks. Transfer the cranberry sauce to a serving bowl. Chill until ready to serve.

4 comments
The recipe calls for a 1lb bag. The bags at my store are 12oz. I failed to adjust the math and the sauce is too watery. Will pitch and try again.
Easy and very simple to make. I did add just a touch of sugar to smooth some of the tartness. Love the taste of Orange and the maple syrup. Will definitely make again.
Sounds delicious! but is 1 1 pound bag fresh cranberries o just 1 pound? Thank you!
I was so proud of myself for making this recipe. I made this for Thanksgiving and my family loved it.