Decadent Brandy Maple Cranberry Sauce Holiday 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 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.

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.