Ingredients:

  • 12 oz fresh cranberries
  • 0.5 cup pure maple syrup
  • 0.5 cup water
  • 0.5 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 1 tbsp fresh orange zest
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 0.25 tsp salt

Instructions:

  1. Rinse your berries. Place 12 oz (340g) cranberries in a colander and pick out any mushy or brown ones.
  2. Combine liquids. Add 0.5 cup (120ml) water, 0.5 cup (120ml) orange juice, and 0.5 cup (120ml) maple syrup to a medium saucepan.
  3. Add aromatics. Drop in 1 cinnamon stick, 1 tbsp orange zest, and 0.25 tsp salt.
  4. Dissolve and heat. Stir the mixture over medium heat until the syrup is fully incorporated and bubbles start to form.
  5. Introduce the fruit. Add the cleaned cranberries to the liquid.
  6. Simmer and pop. Cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst and the liquid starts to thicken.
  7. Check the consistency. Drag your spoon through the bottom; if it leaves a trail for a split second, it's ready.
  8. Remove the spice. Take out the cinnamon stick and discard it.
  9. Cool it down. Transfer the sauce to a glass bowl. The sauce will continue to thicken as it reaches room temperature.
  10. Final chill. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.