Description
This Maple Cranberry Butter Sauce is a luscious blend of fresh cranberries simmered with pure maple syrup, orange juice, and warm spices, then enriched with creamy unsalted butter. Perfectly glossy and bursting with vibrant flavors, it makes an ideal accompaniment for roasted turkey, pork, pancakes, or even as a sweet topping for vanilla ice cream. With its smooth, tangy-sweet profile, this sauce adds a festive touch to any meal, especially during the holiday season.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1/2 teaspoon orange zest
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a small saucepan over medium heat, add the cranberries, maple syrup, orange juice, orange zest, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Stir to combine the flavors.
- Simmer Sauce: Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. During this time, the cranberries will burst and the sauce will begin to thicken.
- Add Butter: Lower the heat to low and stir in the unsalted butter until it melts completely and is fully incorporated into the sauce.
- Finish Cooking: Continue to simmer the sauce for another 1 to 2 minutes, stirring, until it becomes smooth and glossy.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the sauce to cool slightly. Serve warm or at room temperature as a delicious accompaniment.
Notes
- This sauce pairs beautifully with roasted turkey, pork, pancakes, or vanilla ice cream for a festive touch.
- For a smoother texture, blend the sauce and strain it before serving.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheat gently before serving.
- If using frozen cranberries, there is no need to thaw; they can be added directly to the saucepan.
