Description
This Maple Cranberry Butter Sauce is a perfectly balanced blend of tart cranberries and rich maple syrup, enhanced with fresh orange juice, zest, and warm cinnamon. It’s a versatile sauce ideal for elevating roasted meats like turkey or pork, as well as sweet treats like pancakes or ice cream. The buttery finish gives it a smooth, glossy texture that adds a festive touch to any dish.
Ingredients
Scale
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, mix the cranberries, maple syrup, orange juice, orange zest, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
- Simmer and Thicken: Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, cooking for 8–10 minutes while stirring occasionally until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens.
- Add Butter and Finish: Lower the heat to low, then stir in the unsalted butter until fully melted and incorporated, continuing to simmer for another 1–2 minutes until the sauce is smooth and glossy.
- Cool Slightly and Serve: Remove the sauce from heat and let it cool a bit before serving warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- This sauce pairs beautifully with roasted turkey, pork, pancakes, or vanilla ice cream.
- For a smoother texture, blend the sauce and strain before serving.
