Nantucket Cranberry Sauce

Fresh or frozen cranberries are simmered and boiled in a richly flavored, sweet broth of orange juice, maple syrup, brown sugar, and butter to make the perfect Thanksgiving relish.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 82 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup orange juice
• 2 teaspoons butter
• 2 teaspoons packed brown sugar
• 1 (12 ounce) bag fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 cup molasses
• 0.25 cup maple syrup

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place the orange juice, maple syrup, molasses, brown sugar, butter, and salt in a pan. Cook over medium heat until the sugar dissolves. Reduce heat to low, and stir in the cranberries. Cook until cranberries pop, about 10 minutes. Bring the mixture to a boil. Cook and stir until mixture reduces to approximately 1 3/4 cups, about 10 minutes. Cool, cover, and refrigerate until needed.