Cranberry Sauce-is it a part of your Thanksgiving or Christmas Dinner?
Cranberry sauce was a new adventure for me. I was very excited to try it and quite pleased how it turned out! Throwing all the ingredients in the pan and turning the heat up, I was delighted to hear the sound of those berries popping! Most cranberry sauce recipes call for a large amount of sugar so I was pleased to find you can cut the content by over half! It does make more of a tart sauce, but it will go perfect with your turkey 😉
Facts on Cranberries
- As the berry ripens, it turns from green to red.
- High antioxidant content.
- Helps prevent or treat urinary tract infections.
- Decreases inflammation.
- Helps fight against cancer, heart disease and diabetes.
- All around a very powerful berry that boosts immune function
Ingredients
- 12 oz fresh cranberries
- 1/3 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan.
- Bring mixture to a boil.
- Reduce heat to simmer, stir and cover.
- Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally until most of cranberries break apart. (Sauce will thicken as it cools)
- Serve warm or can make ahead 2-3 days.
