Ancho Maple Cranberry Sauce Recipes

MAPLE CRANBERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan and stir to combine.
• Heat over medium-high heat until the mixture reaches a simmer. Reduce heat and simmer for 8-10 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened and reached your desired consistency. (Keep in mind that it will also thicken a bit more as it cools.)
• Taste and add extra maple syrup, if needed.
• You can either serve this cranberry sauce warm or let it cool in the refrigerator until chilled and then serve it cold.

MAPLE SYRUP CRANBERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine water and maple syrup in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Add cranberries to syrup mixture and cook at a boil until berries pop, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir brown sugar and lemon juice into cranberries until brown sugar is completely dissolved. Mix in brandy.

MAPLE CRANBERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

CRANBERRY-MAPLE SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in heavy large saucepan. Bring to boil, stirring often. Reduce heat to medium; simmer until cranberries pop, stirring often, about 12 minutes. Transfer to bowl. Cool completely. (Can be made 5 days ahead. Cover; chill.)

THE NEW BASICS MAPLE CRANBERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• Note - I usually use frozen cranberries and they work just fine in this recipe.
• Combine all ingredients except the walnuts in a heavy saucepan and bring to a boil. Cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes until the cranberries pop open.
• Skim off the foam and stir in the walnuts. Allow to cool. Keep covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

MAPLE-HONEY CRANBERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine the cranberries, syrup, honey and orange zest. Cook over medium heat until the berries pop, about 15 minutes. Cover and store in the refrigerator.

MAPLE SPICED CRANBERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• Set a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add water, 1/3 cup pure maple syrup, and remaining ingredients. Stir to combine. Bring to a low bowl and cook, stirring occasionally, until most of the berries have burst and a sauce has formed, about 12 minutes. Taste and add additional pure maple syrup if desired (some cranberries are tarter than others, so you may need more than the recipe calls for). Remove from heat.
• Remove cinnamon sticks and cardamom pods. The pods should be easy to spot because they swell and lighten up when cooking.
• Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to serve, for up to 10 days. Or place in the freezer for up to 3 months.

GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH MAPLE-CRANBERRY GLAZE

Steps:

• For spice rub:
• Mix all ingredients in small bowl.
• For glaze:
• Mix first 8 ingredients in small saucepan. Bring to boil over medium heat, whisking until smooth. Cool to room temperature.
• Do ahead: Spice rub and glaze can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and store spice rub at room temperature. Cover and refrigerate glaze. Rewarm glaze just until pourable before using.
• Spray grill rack with nonstick spray and prepare barbecue (medium heat). Sprinkle spice rub generously over both sides of pork chops (about 1/2 tablespoon per side), pressing to adhere. Place pork chops on grill, cover, and cook 5 minutes per side. Brush generously with glaze. Move to cooler part of grill and continue to grill, uncovered, until cooked through, brushing frequently with glaze, about 3 minutes longer per side.
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ORANGE MAPLE CRANBERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• Rinse the cranberries. Discard any mushy or underripe berries and stems.
• Place a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat and add the cranberries, 1/3 cup pure maple syrup, orange zest, orange juice, water, and cinnamon stick. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture comes to a boil. Continue boiling over medium heat until the berries burst and break down, forming a sauce, 15-20 minutes.
• Taste for sweetness. If it's too tart, add more syrup - a tablespoon at a time - until the sauce tastes sweet enough for you.
• Remove from the heat and let cool. Spoon into your serving container to serve or store in an airtight container, refrigerated, for 3-4 days. You can also freeze your cranberry sauce for up to 2 months - I do this every Thanksgiving! Just place the sauce in an airtight container or zipper freezer bag and transfer to the freezer. Move to the fridge to thaw about 24-48 hours before the big meal.